Zero Week can be a frustrating time for UCLA students, new and old. For freshmen, the campus can seem confusing, socializing is a struggle, and finding fun ways to occupy the time can be nearly impossible. Returning Bruins can find it just as challenging to fill the hours before classes start. That’s why we here […]
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prime’s Guide to Zero Week: Sawtelle
Even though you’ve familiarized yourself with the crooked streets of Westwood and made sure your dorm room or apartment is primed for the school year, you aren’t ready to be a UCLA guru until you know the ins and outs of Sawtelle. What is Sawtelle? Well, it’s literally a street, running from Santa Monica Boulevard […]
prime’s Guide to Zero Week: Santa Monica
It’s no secret that Santa Monica is a tourist haven. Between Third Street Promenade, the pier and even the beach, the city is rife with overpriced, highly commercialized money traps. But there’s much more to Santa Monica than these tried-and-true tourist picks. In fact, the further south you go, the trendier and more eclectic Santa […]
prime’s Guide to Zero Week: Melrose Trading Post
There’s just so much stuff. That’s the theme of the Melrose Trading Post, held every Sunday in the parking lot of Fairfax High School. This local swap meet has a wide variety of vendors, from couples peddling organic hand scrubs to octogenarians showing off jewelry from the ‘30s. “Eclectic” doesn’t even begin to describe the […]
prime’s Guide to Zero Week: Getting Organized
While the first week of classes can seem like a breeze compared to midterm season, starting the quarter off right – and well-organized – can be a true lifesaver when things start to get hectic. Everyone’s new quarter resolution is to be more organized and not to procrastinate. Of course, this is easier said than […]
prime’s Guide to Zero Week: DIY dorm decor for $10 or less
Whether you’re in a dorm or an apartment, your living space can always use some sprucing up. Here are two do-it-yourself guides to help brighten up even the darkest corner of your home. While shelves are a functional way to show off tchotchkes, they’re also great for adding a little of bit of green into […]
prime’s Guide to Zero Week: Blue and Gold Bites
With the Bruins facing off against the Utah Utes this Saturday, Oct. 4, it’s never been more important to take the Rose Bowl in style. A classic part of collegiate game day is tailgating, the art of parking lot drinking and dining. In anticipation of the game, prime prepared blue-and-gold recipes so that you can […]