It’s Week 8 and your bank account is probably crying a lot more than you are right now. With Memorial Day weekend coming up, your account balance might as well be holding its own funeral by the time you emerge from the waters of Malibu or the bars of Las Vegas. While we offer no […]
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The Quad: UCLA students’ guide to summer storage
It’s that time of the year again. The flowers are blooming and there is a palatable buzz of excitement among newly anointed Bruins and current quarter-wearied Bruins alike. While high school seniors all over the world are dreaming of the day when they finally become adults and start college, we are excited for a different […]
The Quad: Examining the growing trend of hammock use at UCLA
As summer approaches and the weather starts to get warmer and sunnier, students are bringing out their hammocks to relax on campus, especially on the grass by Janss steps. Whenever I pass by the vicinity during the day, I see many students hanging out on the grass. Some of the students are on hammocks and […]
The Quad: Students share thoughts on message, impact of show ’13 Reasons Why’
As my postmidterm self sits here bingewatching the last episode of “13 Reasons Why,” I can’t help but feel conflicted. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the show, its storyline revolves around Hannah Baker, a high schooler who commits suicide. She leaves behind 13 tapes, each one dedicated to a different person who […]
The Quad: Students learn from older adults through volunteer programs
If you know me, then you know my favorite person is my grandma. She is my best friend, and even though she’s thousands of miles away, I never hesitate to wake her up at 3 a.m. if I feel a sudden urge to talk to her. Despite her older age, she contains an innocence and […]
The Quad: Hollywood should focus on creativity in film over expanding franchises
As many Bruins seek refuge from midterm season, many will head into Westwood to see a film to blow off steam. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” will premiere in Westwood this Friday, adding to the rash of recent sequels, prequels and remakes that have swarmed the silver screen in recent years. In 2015, 8 […]
The Quad: Understanding ‘Asian glow’ and how to counteract it
“Why are you so red?” If I had a dollar for every time I got asked that question on Thursday nights, I probably wouldn’t have to worry about my post-college debt. Okay, that’s an exaggeration; but still, it’s a ridiculous amount. Let me answer your question cumulatively. Alcohol flushing is a common phenomenon that affects […]