The pandemic may have distanced people from one another, but it also drew Bruins closer to nature. Amid online learning and remote responsibilities, outdoor activities seem to be one solution in bettering self-care and mental wellness. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
We have all heard the saying “too much of anything is bad” – a phrase that is glaringly obvious when we have a surplus of sweets or one too many classes in one quarter. Read more...
Four years of undergraduate and then straight off to graduate school – for so long, this has been a frequent track in our education system. However, several Bruins on the pre-med route have found benefits in taking a gap year before resuming the train. Read more...
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As remote learning comes to an end, Bruins all around the world are looking forward to finally setting foot on campus this fall. COVID-19 delayed many international Bruins’ plans to travel to the United States and explore UCLA, but it also brought about positive experiences that made studying outside of the U.S. Read more...
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This Pride Month, a few Bruins discuss what it is like to be a transgender athlete amid political conversations. The recent wave of anti-transgender legislation in America has honed in on athletics. Read more...
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This post was updated May 31 at 6:20 p.m. Amid increasing nationwide antisemitism and negativity in the media, finding positive outlets for cultural and religious expression can be important. Read more...
Photo: Wilshire Boulevard Temple, founded in 1862 as Congregation B’nai B’rith, is Los Angeles’s first synagogue. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)
Have you ever watched a viral TikTok and felt like you could be friends with the creator based merely on a few seconds of video? While these influencers may not be A-list celebrities, it is actually quite common to be fascinated by the lives of strangers with large followings. Read more...
Photo: Parasocial relationships are on the rise as more and more people interact online. These relationships between fan, influencers and celebrities can feel more personal, even if they have never met face to face. (Photo illustration by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
