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.
Students returning to campus winter quarter have one more thing to worry about in addition to homework and tests: flu season. During spring quarter freshman year, I caught a case of the flu during a week with two midterms. Read more...
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The end of the decade has brought with it many controversial, newsworthy moments. To name a few, the measles scare at UCLA in April brought an onslaught of debates about health safety on campus, and Gene Block’s support for a semester system was revisited. Read more...
Photo: (Banner: Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations director and Courtney Fortier/Daily Bruin Top Left: Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff Top Right: Liz Ketcham/Photo editor Bottom Left: Daily Bruin file photo Bottom Right: Courtesy of Reed Hutchinson/UCLA)
UCLA has a transportation problem. And it’s nothing new. Los Angeles is notorious for its lack of reliable and efficient public transportation. Buses are often late, bike lanes are far and few between and the metro is virtually nonexistent. Read more...
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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...
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In the United States, peaceful public protest is a fundamental right protected by the Constitution. However, in other nations around the world, this essential right is threatened. Read more...
Photo: In June, protests began over an extradition bill that would allow Hong Kong citizens to face trial in China for crimes committed there. The bill was formally withdrawn in October, but protesters continue to ask for stronger governmental reforms. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
The “Instagram vs. reality” meme, though a bit stale at this point, is a reminder of the self-awareness about our Instagram profiles and the fantasy life they portray. Read more...
Photo: (Bridgette Baron/Daily Bruin)
