The Quad: Astrology app breaks down what’s written in the stars in the palm of one’s hand

“What is your star sign?” This question comes up often, and it’s not just an icebreaker question a TA might ask on the first day of discussion. Many simply divulge what they know to be their basic sun sign, which is determined by one’s birth date. However, there’s more to the study of astrology than […]

The Quad: Community cap-and-frowns upon graduation traditions, explores sustainable alternatives

Graduating seniors, what legacy are you leaving behind this year? Many will say good memories and lifelong friendships. But as graduation season kicks off, confetti begins to line Janss Steps and orders of one-use caps, gowns and sashes begin to fly in, and it becomes clearer that the legacy left behind might not be so […]

The Quad: Mosques increase security during Ramadan in response to recent hate crimes

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is a time of prayer, community and reflection. But with a recent rise in Islamophobia-fueled hate crimes, the observance of the holy month has become a bit more complicated. This year, Ramadan stretches from May 6 to June 4 during the 1,440th year on the Islamic calendar. The […]

The Quad: An overview of measles and what UCLA is doing to respond to the recent outbreak

Measles was thought to have been eradicated from the United States at the dawn of the new millennium. Then it came to UCLA. In early April, amid a nationwide outbreak of the virus, UCLA was contacted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health with some news: A student at the university had contracted […]

Week four: Possible measles exposure, Sepi’s petition, Jordyn Wieber to leave gymnastics

This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. Days may blur into weeks with UCLA’s fast-paced quarter system, but one thing remains clear: The news […]

Week three: Admissions scandal further fraught, USAC candidate pool depleted, gymnasts enter NCAAs

This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed. As the third week of the quarter comes to a close, midterm season isn’t the only thing […]

The Quad: How astrology has evolved from tracking the weather to tagging your friends

It’s not you. It’s your zodiac sign. Well, maybe not. But either way, Westernized astrology has infiltrated modern society and, more recently, social media. We’ve all seen at least one incarnation of the ubiquitous “the signs as…” astrology meme: From deleted Wikipedia pages to “thank u, next” lyrics, the list goes on. Western astrology hasn’t […]