Thursday, June 12

The Quad: Examining spaces for education, celebration during Jewish American Heritage Month

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)


The Quad: Why it can sometimes feel like influencers are our friends

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)


The Quad: Exploring why companies, students take part in campus brand ambassador programs

This post was updated May 18 at 12:56 a.m. Unpaid and underappreciated – college interns are known for working long hours, grabbing coffee, picking up dry cleaning and making dinner runs for big shots in a corner office. Read more...

Photo: UCLA students represent a new era of marketing as brand ambassadors. These positions open the door to special perks and unique experiences (Left to right: Courtesy of Kelsey Dempsey, Courtesy of Sergio Garcia, Courtesy of Nicole Gurzeler)


The Quad: Bruins turn to yoga as outlet during COVID-19 pandemic

Bruins are quite literally bending over backward to prioritize self-care on top of their busy schedules. Apart from being UCLA students, third-year gender studies student Katelyn Mires and third-year communication student Daniella Masrour are also yoga instructors at CorePower Yoga in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right: Courtesy of Katelyn Mires, Courtesy of Daniella Masrour)






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