Imagine this: You’re strolling down Bruin Walk sipping your Bruin Plate peanut butter smoothie out of a biodegradable straw in a compostable cup courtesy of UCLA Dining. Read more...
Photo: (Alice Zhang/Daily Bruin)
Student Life
Campus, Student Life, The Quad
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October 15, 10:27 pm
The Quad: Armenian Bruins want heightened recognition of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh
The conflict that broke out Sept. 27 between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh has become a central focus of attention for many of UCLA’s Armenian students. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Armenian Student Association has been working to raise awareness and funds for the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. (Courtesy of Arman Antonyan)
Academics, Student Life, The Quad
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October 13, 9:25 pm
The Quad: Students across time zones struggle with deadlines, unrecorded lectures
You think taking a midterm at 8 a.m. is bad? Try 4 a.m. Many international students and other students living in different time zones have been struggling to adapt to synchronous, nonrecorded classes that schedule lectures, discussions, office hours and exams in the middle of the day Pacific Standard Time, which for them could be in the middle of the night or extremely early in the morning. Read more...
Photo: International students and students living in different time zones have been experiencing less than ideal classroom times – including midterms at 1 a.m. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
Student Life, The Quad
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October 9, 9:27 pm
The Quad: What it’s like to have a chronic illness in school and amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Being diagnosed with Lyme disease came as a shock after spending seven months battling with my immune system. As a second-year, it felt like the end of a “normal” college experience. Read more...
Photo: About one in five college students have a chronic illness, said Ying-Ying Meng, co-director of UCLA’s Chronic Disease Program, in an emailed statement. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Bruin Gastronomer, The Quad
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October 6, 6:01 pm
The Bruin Gastronomer: A perfect pot of rice
Cooking in college can be daunting. The Bruin Gastronomer aims to give students the knowledge and tools to cook affordable, simple and delicious meals that will fill brains and bellies alike. Read more...
Photo: (Photo by Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin, photo illustration by Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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October 5, 5:36 pm
The Quad: Exploring the science behind skin hunger and its effects during quarantine
“I literally haven’t hugged anyone in so long,” second-year cognitive science student Anjali Bathula said. Bathula’s shortage of warm embraces is all too common under the seclusion of quarantine. Read more...
Photo: Skin hunger, or touch starvation, is a desire for close human interaction after periods of isolation and may be on the rise during quarantine. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin)
Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad, Westwood
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October 1, 10:05 pm
The Quad: Despite COVID-19, brunch culture in LA hasn’t become toast just yet
For many Los Angeles residents, the best part of the weekend is often a leisurely midday gathering featuring an amalgamation of food and drinks and socialization with loved ones. Read more...
Photo: Many Angelenos have continued brunching amid the pandemic – with some key modifications. (Photo illustration by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)