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.
It’s not you. It’s your zodiac sign. Well, maybe not. But either way, Westernized astrology has infiltrated modern society and, more recently, social media. We’ve all seen at least one incarnation of the ubiquitous “the signs as…” astrology meme: From deleted Wikipedia pages to “thank u, next” lyrics, the list goes on. Read more...
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Late-night coffee sessions and a constantly looming sense of stress may seem synonymous with the college lifestyle – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Read more...
Photo: (Michelle Fu/Daily Bruin)
Kiyoshi Patrick Okura was a varsity athlete before World War II. But afterward, he became a civil rights leader. With a number of laws put in place to create anti-Japanese and anti-Asian-American sentiment at the time, Okura struggled with both professional and athletic opportunities throughout his lifetime – the beginning of World War II only put him at a further disadvantage. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of UCLA Asian American Studies Center Library and Reading Room)
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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We throw the term “affordable housing” around a lot in the collegiate setting – everyone wants it, but many students will agree that the two words haven’t previously coexisted in an area like Westwood. Read more...
Photo: The Agora, a recently proposed housing project in Westwood, has been the center of controversy recently. (Courtesy of Aaron Green)
Health problems don’t discriminate, but people certainly can. While race-based discrimination is an extensively researched issue, we seldom discuss an equally pressing effect: its consequences on physiological health. Read more...
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Life after a horror movie is an exercise in paranoia. Grabbing a late night snack? Michael Myers is hiding in your pantry. Lying in bed checking your phone? Read more...
Photo: (Michelle Fu/Daily Bruin)
