I am no stranger to the black-and-white checkerboard of chess. My dad taught me, and his parents taught him. Even though my dad could start down a queen and both rooks and still beat me, I always enjoyed the game. Read more...
Photo: Anya Taylor-Joy stars in “The Queen’s Gambit,” a Netflix show that saw a 125% increase in chess set sales after its release. (Kristin Pischel/Daily Bruin)
Tipping may just be as much a part of American culture as football or the credence that bigger is better. But though it might be fun to imagine Benjamin Franklin and George Washington leaving a tip after having a pint at City Tavern in Philadelphia, it probably didn’t happen. Read more...
Photo: While most Americans may find tipping to be customary, the practice is not free from drawbacks. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
Anyone who has walked down Bruin Walk and encountered the array of stickers, succulents and baked goods on sale knows that UCLA is brimming with entrepreneurs. Read more...
Photo: Second-year art student Mae Noland said she started making jewelry to pass time while in quarantine over the summer. (Courtesy of Mae Noland)
Millions watched as Trump supporters rallied around and stormed the Capitol building Jan. 6 – and those millions may have also spotted the banners proclaiming “Jesus Saves” and crosses nuzzled between confederate flags and “Trump 2020” signs. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
The devil’s tango, doing the dirty, horizontal dancing – regardless of what you call it, most young adults in the United States have had sex by the time they enter college, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Read more...
Photo: (Jocelyn Wang/Daily Bruin)
Changes to the University of California admissions process in light of the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to alter the process for years to come. Originally due Nov. Read more...
Photo: (Dani Nalangan/Daily Bruin)
Finding your voice within overflowing social media feeds can be tough — but for some Bruins, art has been the perfect way to express both their individuality and political opinions. Read more...
Photo: Fifth-year student Simon Hirschfield said he and his bandmates enjoy adding political twists to their music. (Courtesy of Simon Hirschfield)
