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 Daily Bruin is taking a scroll through the neurological foundations of the social media consequences highlighted in the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma,” which premiered earlier this year. Read more...
Photo: (Shruti Iyer/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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: (Clockwise from top left: Samuel In/Daily Bruin senior staff, Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff, Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
Though many soon-to-be-parents applaud pink or blue smoke, a counterculture has emerged to challenge gender binary traditions. From boxy blazers to colorful crop tops, many Bruins are using gender-nonconforming fashion as a vehicle of self-expression. Read more...
Photo: Some Bruins express their individuality with gender-nonconforming fashion, while also challenging gender norms. (Left to right: Courtesy of Soraya Saghbini, Courtesy of Ryan Ohlinger)
Finding your voice within overflowing social media feeds can be tough — but for some Bruins, art has been the perfect way to express both their individuality and political opinions. Read more...
Photo: Fifth-year student Simon Hirschfield said he and his bandmates enjoy adding political twists to their music. (Courtesy of Simon Hirschfield)
Among President-elect Joe Biden’s long list of future presidential duties, a particular matter of interest to the Bruin community is how he will reform the American education system. Read more...
Thanksgiving celebrations can be a heartwarming gathering of one’s family and loved ones – but once politics are served at the dinner table, things can get messy. Read more...
Photo: (Claire Sun/Daily Bruin)
For some, Thanksgiving is a holiday to look forward to; but for many Indigenous people, this day represents more than just a turkey dinner. As we near the end of National Native American Heritage Month, it is important to reflect on the Indigenous roots of this celebration, as the origins of Thanksgiving may be far from the festivities we know today. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
