My first steps on campus as a student consisted of a series of changes, such as the unusually hot sunshine in late September that was quite different from my cool hometown in New York. Moreover, the huge campus, the even larger student body and numerous student organizations were all mysteries that made it seem like […]
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The Quad: Recent filmography of UCLA, cinema’s go-to university
UCLA has been a movie and television-set hotspot for decades. Even for students who did not spot Janss Steps, Royce Hall or Kerckhoff Coffee House in a major Hollywood picture prior to arriving at UCLA, many saw the famous spots on their first tour of the campus. Though titles like “Legally Blonde” are timeless and […]
The Quad: Sensible UCLA classes prepare students for post-college life
Eventually, all of our college lives will come to an end. Just thinking about the mysterious abyss of post-UCLA life is a scary thought, but when college does end, you’ll want to have an arsenal of skills to help you in daily life and in the workforce. Life after college doesn’t just mean an end […]
The Quad: How national ambitions, international wars explain the UC’s history of prestige
This post was updated July 28 at 4:55 p.m. Students and faculty in Berkeley and Westwood have had a lot worth celebrating lately. The University of California celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding in March, with most of the events taking place at the inaugural Berkeley campus. Never one to miss out on a […]
The Quad: Reviewing UCLA’s year of big headlines and big events
With fires edging dangerously close to our campus and mischievous basketball players drawing the attention of President Donald Trump, this school year was far from lackluster. Though headlines throughout the year frequently featured the acronym “UCLA,” there is a personal underside to many of the events that reached our campus. Here are The Quad’s top […]
The Quad: Hidden gems of UCLA
UCLA students already know we have the best campus in the world. Our school’s aesthetic is just one of the many reasons it was recently ranked No. 1 by Forbes in the publication’s annual list of America’s Best Value Colleges. But what makes our campus so much better than other schools’ campuses? Yes, we have […]
Throwback Thursday: Contested USAC elections of yesteryear triggered racially charged protests
Throwback Thursdays are our chance to reflect on past events on or near campus and relate them to the present day. Each week, we showcase and analyze an old article from the Daily Bruin archives in an effort to chronicle the campus’ history. Between subtweeting with Facebook statuses and accusations of physical intimidation, it’s easy […]