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This is so hard to write. Seriously, I’ve started five drafts already, only to stop midway each time. Nothing I write seems complete, almost as if I’m doing an injustice to my college experience because I can’t possibly sum up the best four years of my life in one column. I applied to UCLA on […]

The Quad: Students use Facebook memes to respond to Skirball fire

“UCLA Memes for Sick AF Tweens” is known for its commentary on campus events, and the Skirball fire proved to be no exception. While some students took to drafting petitions and posting angry status updates to voice their concerns over how UCLA handled the situation, others turned to the Facebook community to comment on the […]

The Quad: UCLA Secrets’ graduating admins to hand reins over to interns

As the year comes to a close, many graduating seniors have memories they’ll hold onto for years to come. The joy of realizing it’s chipotle chicken bowl day at Bruin Plate; the misery of sleepless nights in Powell Library during 10th week; and maybe even going on Facebook and reading through UCLA Secrets posts every […]

The Quad: Tips for surviving seasonal allergies this spring

Graduation pictures, blistering hot weather and Memorial Day trips to Las Vegas: There’s a lot going on in spring quarter, but not all of it is enjoyable. Warm weather means lots of blooming flowers, which in turn result in pollen allergies. Keeping your sanity in check while battling life at UCLA is hard enough as […]

The Quad: Lonzo Ball’s $495 shoes prove out of reach for most UCLA students

I’m a broke college student. Yes, I know, you are too. My broke self always debates whether or not to spend money on a $5 Uber or whether I should be nice enough to tip the pizza delivery guy $3 (usually I end up doing neither, but that’s beside the point). So when I went […]

The Quad: UCLA students share thoughts on the Daily Bruin’s presence on campus

The Daily Bruin is UCLA’s independent student newspaper. We aim to serve the student body as accurately and effectively as we can by providing the community with important news updates, including covering Undergraduate Students Association Council elections and last fall’s post-national election protests. With 14 editorial sections and over 400 staffers, we work hard to […]