“I believe that … women will conquer more than just the soccer field,” declares Nike’s new advertisement campaign supporting the United States Women’s National Soccer Team. On July 7, the team did just that. The United States beat the Netherlands 2-0 to secure its fourth women’s World Cup title, but spectators weren’t done shouting after […]
Author Archives: Veronica Fernandez De Soto
The Quad: Personalized laptop art invites UCLA community to stick together
Human beings, unlike laptops, are not neutrally monochrome. Tech companies devised the laptop on the premise of efficiency and mobility and as a result, its appearance is sleek and simple. Since then, the computer has become a more personal item. We went from being disconnected to our devices to keeping them – as the name […]
The Quad: Yerba mate came to California canned and commercialized, but has a storied history
It’s hard to believe yerba mate, cans of which many students chug to get through finals, is the subject of centuries-old South American legends. Mate is a caffeinated beverage made from dried leaves and twigs of the native South American yerba mate plant with hot water. Though its arrival in California might seem relatively recent, […]
The Quad: Vacating Venezuela
Venezuela is in crisis. It’s hard to believe that, a couple of decades ago, the country had the largest oil reserve in the world and stood as the wealthiest nation in Latin America. However, under the authoritarian leadership of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and rampant inflation, Venezuela’s people are suffering from hunger and disease at […]
Week six: UCLA welcomes its 117th NCAA title, a new gymnastics coach, next year’s USAC
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. It’s week six and Bruins are winning student government elections and NCAA titles. After a busy week […]
The Quad: Culture surrounding popularity of posting about traveling on social media
The time has come to book our spring break trips, which means I’ll soon engage in a game of Where’s Waldo? on my Instagram feed, working out who is lounging on a remote beach, afoot European streets or hiking steep mountain ranges. Posting pictures of yourself on vacation on social media is such an integral […]
Week six: Breathalyzers for frats, facility for athletes, Kevin De León for Luskin
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 midterms come to an end, a lot of us can’t help but feel the most important […]