With almost two million public posts tagged with #ucla, UCLA topped Harvard, Yale and numerous institutions across the nation as most “Instagrammable” campus as of October 2023, according to KTLA. Read more...
Photo: (Julia Chen/Daily Bruin)
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.
Campus, Student Life, The Quad
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June 6, 6:50 pm
How student-run organizations prepare students for business-related careers
Joining student-led business clubs is a common first step for Bruins interested in consulting and finance careers. The recruitment process for jobs in business fields can involve many steps and requires knowledge of the inner workings of the industry. Read more...
Photo: The entrance to the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management building is pictured. The rise of student-led business clubs has helped UCLA develop prominence in competitive business sectors despite not having an undergraduate business program. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Bruin Bucks, The Quad
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June 2, 10:25 pm
US-China relations intensify amid challenges on companies like TikTok, SHEIN
This post was updated June 5 at 8:02 p.m. Social media platform TikTok and e-commerce companies SHEIN and Temu have recently gained prevalence in the United States, particularly among college students. Read more...
Photo: (Nghi Nguyen/Daily Bruin)
Campus, The Quad
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May 28, 2:13 pm
Behind the campus encampments: what kind of student activism is protected by law?
This post was updated June 5 at 7:51 p.m. Recent demonstrations at UCLA have raised questions regarding First Amendment rights and protections afforded to those participating in protests, encampments and other forms of activism on the public school’s campus. Read more...
Photo: The Palestine solidarity encampment outside Royce Hall is pictured. (Julia Zhou/Photo editor)
The Quad, Westwood
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May 16, 10:38 pm
Evaluating Los Angeles’ flood control measures following historic winter rainfall
Downtown Los Angeles experienced one of its historically wettest months February, hitting a record 12.56 inches of rain three weeks into the month, according to the LA Daily News. Read more...
Photo: Rain pours onto the streets of Westwood at night. Los Angeles experienced historic levels of rainfall in February, which led to floods and damage to infrastructure. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
Lifestyle, The Quad
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May 10, 12:52 am
Navigating LA’s evolving transportation options as a Bruin
For UCLA students, different forms of transportation provide a critical link between campus and the job and recreational opportunities Los Angeles offers. California has long embraced cars as its primary mode of transportation and is traditionally considered an auto-centric state, according to the California Capitol Museum. Read more...
Photo: A Santa Monica Big Blue Bus drives up the street on Westwood Plaza. Buses from the Big Blue Bus are one of several public transportation options for Bruins and connect UCLA and the Santa Monica area, including Sawtelle Boulevard. (Ella Coffey/Daily Bruin)
Academics, The Quad
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May 5, 9:13 pm
Music sets tempo for many students’ social lives, productivity levels
Bruins may use music to accompany their studies and socialization as the rhythm of midterms season accelerates. Research and student experiences suggest ties between music and the brain in influencing our emotions and behaviors. Read more...