For the past 96 years, UCLA and the University of Southern California have faced off in an annual crosstown rivalry football game. This year, the UCLA Bruins battle the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. Read more...
Student Life
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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August 18, 10:26 pm
Students celebrate Raksha Bandhan, holiday recognizing brother-sister bond
Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu holiday celebrating the bond between brother and sister, was celebrated this year on Aug. 9. According to the Hindustan Times, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated annually during the auspicious month of “Shravana” on the Hindu calendar, and this year, the festival falls in August. Read more...
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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June 8, 7:48 pm
Changes to ‘traditional’ graduation attire lead students to embrace culture
The fashion choices Bruins make on graduation can reflect aspects of their identity and college experience. According to the UCLA Store, all graduating students are required to wear a cap and gown, with additional items like a hood or tassels depending on their degree level. Read more...
Academics, Campus, Student Life, The Quad
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June 7, 3:30 pm
Student parents juggle classes, child care in pursuit of degrees
This post was updated June 8 at 8:00 p.m. Each year, thousands of graduates receive their degrees at UCLA. In addition to being students, some graduates hold another role – parent. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad
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May 29, 1:02 am
LA Armenian community celebrates independence anniversary, honors culture
Armenians celebrate the anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia on May 28 – the day Armenia gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1918. Prior to Armenian independence, the Ottoman Empire persecuted and killed up to 1.2 million Armenians during the Armenian Genocide between 1915 and 1916. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad
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May 4, 10:57 pm
How the Undergraduate Students Association Council oversees budget, student life
This post was updated May 6 at 12:05 p.m. Bruins will vote for next year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council during a weeklong voting period starting Friday. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad, Westwood
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April 1, 10:46 pm
Exploring off-campus housing options for undergraduate students
This post was updated April 10 at 2:32 p.m. Alternative housing options may be a consideration for Bruins who do not want university housing. UCLA Housing released a statement Jan. Read more...