If there’s one thing more difficult than UCLA classes, it’s trying to party like Paris Hilton with the budget of a broke college student. And no, having money isn’t a matter of just “stopping being poor,” as Ms. Hilton once put it. Due to their, relatively speaking, low-cost high-benefit nature, broke students turn to frat […]
Author Archives: Cori Wilbur
The Quad: Money-saving tips for broke UCLA students
Now that it’s 2017, I guarantee many students have made the New Year’s resolution to save money. Am I right? Just trying to survive while also keeping up with the demands of attending UCLA, paying tuition and rent, staying above the curve and being a part of the Los Angeles/UCLA social scene seems unfeasible at […]
The Quad: Where to go No. 2 on campus
Last year, the Quad looked at some bathroom highlights from across campus, here’s a look at the best for going number two. — Potty predecessor (n.) – an individual who precedes oneself in the use of a bathroom stall, particularly in the form of defecation. Whoever the potty predecessor in this stall was really stunk […]
Quad Questions: What was the worst thing that happened in 2016?
With 2017 right around the corner, it’s about that time when we all start to reflect on the past year and set New Year’s resolutions for ourselves that we will assuredly forget all about when week one starts. But this year seems different. I speak for everyone when I say 2016 could not end fast […]
The Quad: Things to consider before “slapping the bag”
“Slap the bag!” yelled some random dude holding a sack of pink liquid at one of my first UCLA parties. Somewhat drunk and completely confused, I gave the bag a small smack and then proceeded to guzzle what turned out to be Franzia Sunset Blush. I lasted about five seconds before I nearly barfed. I […]
The Quad: The ‘basic’ roots of misogyny
Played off as humorous, the overuse of “basic” is anything but funny. It actually reinforces the marginalization and subordination of a specific group of women; calling yourself “basic” merely perpetuates a toxic habit. We all know who the quintessential “basic girl” is. She wears UGG boots, she drinks pumpkin spice lattes, she posts pictures of […]
Acupuncture: UCLA’s hidden gem
If you go up to the third floor of UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, there’s a small, dimly lit room, equipped with a massage table and a plethora of tiny needles. This is where Starrie Lowe, UCLA’s resident acupuncturist, spends her days. That’s right, acupuncture. A common practice in alternative medicine, acupuncture […]