The prospect of eliminating all meat products from our diets may have, at one time, seemed infeasible – perhaps even “Beyond Impossible.” However, with the rise of plant-based meats, this once inconceivable lifestyle now seems within reach. Plant-based meat substitutes, such as burger patties headlined by companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, are intended […]
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Behind The Bruin: What goes into deciding to use anonymous sources, why they can be important
The Daily Bruin doesn’t write itself. Behind every copy placed on newsstands and every story published online, lies the journalistic process of hundreds of hard-working contributors, staffers and editors. Every day, important decisions are made to determine what is reported, how the reporting happens and in what ways we can best serve our readers. This […]
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: U.S. World Cup win gives platform for women to share goal of level playing field
“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 […]
The Quad: Students share novel reflections on reading habits in college and favorite books
The summer is finally in full swing, meaning there’s also more time to engage in an activity often overlooked by busy students during the school year: picking up a good book or two. However, in our increasingly social-media dense world, what are college students actually reading for fun besides tweets, Snapchat captions and a few […]
The Quad: ‘Black Christmas’ remake to regift feminism to horror genre 45 years later
Christmas came early this year – at least, if you’re a horror fan. ‘Tis the season for nostalgia, since early last month, two high-profile projects were unveiled. Firstly, “Doctor Sleep” – the long awaited sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s seminal 1980 horror flick “The Shining” – received its first trailer on June 13. Cinephiles raved about […]
The Quad: Centennial class seniors share best and worst experiences at UCLA
UCLA’s Centennial Celebration and the Class of 2019 share a few things in common: both come with milestones that call for remembrance. As UCLA rings in its 100th year, graduating seniors simultaneously look back on the highs and lows of their college experience. Whether it be fierce feelings of homesickness or shining academic achievements, here […]