Last month’s attack on the Jewish community in Pittsburgh might be the pinnacle of anti-Semitism in the United States, but it certainly isn’t the only one etched into the narrative of this religious minority. A gunman, Robert Bowers, intruded on a Saturday morning service at the Tree of Life Synagogue, yelling “All Jews must die,” […]
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Week five: Election board chair chosen, basketball starts strong, UCLA ranked No. 13 globally
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. Crossing midterms and Halloween off the calendar means students are finally halfway through fall quarter. In the […]
The Quad: Simple, creative costume ideas for busy students to dress up your Halloween
Halloween comes at a spooky time for us college students. While we’re shuffling through study guides for upcoming midterms, we’re also simultaneously rummaging through our closets trying to find the perfect Halloween costume. Sure, you could cut out some holes in a bed sheet and call yourself a ghost for that timeless classic, but Halloween […]
The Quad: A guide to ordering food for those who’ve left the Hill and its dining luxuries
When your days of Covel grilled cheeses, Feast sushi, De Neve chicken tenders and Bruin Plate everything come to an end, it can be tough to scrounge up the groceries, culinary dexterity and willpower necessary to cook for yourself. Add to that the stress of never-ending midterms – do you really have it in you […]
The Quad: Students who serve in military abroad consider how it affects college experience
Military service may not be mandatory in the United States, but it is in many other countries. As a result, many international students from countries like Singapore and South Korea will have to balance their academic work at UCLA with completion of their service in their home country. While the United States saw its last […]
The Quad: Crowning the spiciest, most pumpkin latte in all the Village
The pumpkin spice latte is well-known as the fall season’s staple beverage. The final third of every year is often welcomed by pumpkin spice devotees sharing their excitement about the product surfacing back on to the menus of their favorite coffee chains. It wouldn’t be fall without it. According to Bustle, Starbucks, not only the […]
How to beat the homesickness bug and enjoy your college experience
We’ve all felt the overwhelming emotions that come with closing your front door for the very last time before you’re off to college: the rushed final hugs with your parents or the recurring feelings of distance and vast vacancy. At the end of the day when you finally sit back in your bed to let […]