Social justice movements such as Black Lives Matter haven’t just focused on police brutality. They have also brought light to issues of mental health in the Black community. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Royce Quad was once an epicenter of student life at UCLA. Now, in the digital age, the Quad is an attempt to recreate these discussion spaces online. Come to the Quad for analysis, explanation and student narratives about life on and off campus, within and without Westwood.
The Quad
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February 24, 4:27 pm
The Quad: Diversity in Biden’s Cabinet represents step in right direction, but work remains
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is opening a lot of doors. Cabinet secretaries are responsible for advising the president on issues specific to their departments. The U.S. Read more...
Photo: (Jaelen Cruz/Daily Bruin)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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February 23, 2:17 pm
The Quad: Understanding the science behind a rise in baking during the pandemic
At the age of 10, a red KitchenAid stand mixer and a bundle of baking ingredients was all I needed to whip up a sweet concoction for my family and friends. Read more...
Photo: A recent study showed many subsistence activities, such as baking, rose significantly during the pandemic. (Photo by Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff. Photo illustration by Jaelen Cruz/Daily Bruin)
Student Life, The Quad
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February 19, 6:00 pm
The Quad: Taking a look at how volunteer organizations have adapted to the pandemic
Volunteering and community service were founded upon giving back, person-to-person. But once the pandemic hit, in-person interactions became seemingly impossible overnight. As a result, volunteering and service-learning have taken on a whole new look with service-based classes and organizations adapting to our new reality. Read more...
Photo: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many service-learning classes and volunteer organizations have had to adapt the way they achieve their missions of helping the community. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)
The Quad
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February 19, 5:54 pm
Week seven: Plans for vaccination, student arrested for alleged riot participation
This post was updated Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Read more...
Photo: (Left to Right : Courtesy of Sandra Ocampo, Daily Bruin file photo, Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
Student Life, The Quad
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February 18, 3:23 pm
The Quad: Bursting the bubble of boba liberalism amid the COVID-19 pandemic
This post was updated Feb. 22 at 11:48 a.m. Editor’s Note: The original version of this article featured an illustration plagiarized from a 2019 Eater article. Read more...
Photo: Boba liberalism is an increasingly common phrase, but it may have more nuance than the memes and social media debates suggest. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Quad
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February 12, 8:52 pm
Week six: Protests over Myanmar coup, new sustainability fund, soccer victories
This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. Read more...
Photo: (Left to right: Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor, Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor & Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin senior staff)