Chemistry as a science sounds like something that should strictly be confined to a laboratory with poisonous toxins and exploding reactions, but as it turns out, most labs aren’t quite like that. In fact, the most important laboratory is found in every home: the kitchen. Understanding the complex processes that go on in the kitchen […]
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The Quad: How astrology has evolved from tracking the weather to tagging your friends
It’s not you. It’s your zodiac sign. Well, maybe not. But either way, Westernized astrology has infiltrated modern society and, more recently, social media. We’ve all seen at least one incarnation of the ubiquitous “the signs as…” astrology meme: From deleted Wikipedia pages to “thank u, next” lyrics, the list goes on. Western astrology hasn’t […]
Inner Peas: Overcoming gymtimidation, positive impact of regular exercise on mental health
Late-night coffee sessions and a constantly looming sense of stress may seem synonymous with the college lifestyle – but it doesn’t have to be that way. In her series Inner Peas, Daily Bruin contributor Kayleigh Ruller will explore different ways students can easily practice various wellness tactics in their busy day-to-day lives. Enter Bruin Fitness […]
The Quad: Reflecting on legacy of UCLA’s first Japanese-American varsity baseball player
Kiyoshi Patrick Okura was a varsity athlete before World War II. But afterward, he became a civil rights leader. With a number of laws put in place to create anti-Japanese and anti-Asian-American sentiment at the time, Okura struggled with both professional and athletic opportunities throughout his lifetime – the beginning of World War II only […]
Week seven: UC budget transparency incomplete, USAC votes to support The Agora, Oscars
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. The weather is finally clearing after a long couple weeks of consistent rainstorms as week seven comes […]
The Quad: Exploring pros and cons of The Agora, how it compares to other housing options
We throw the term “affordable housing” around a lot in the collegiate setting – everyone wants it, but many students will agree that the two words haven’t previously coexisted in an area like Westwood. The Agora, Westwood’s newest affordable housing project is supposed to help change that. However, since its initial proposal in November the […]
Throwback Thursday: Forty years later, the Grammys still struggle with recognizing talent
It’s been four decades since the 21st annual Grammy Awards back in 1979. The Bruin had some hot takes previewing the awards this year – and it had some back then too. In a column entitled “Grammy Awards: A shrine to pop mediocrity,” former Daily Bruin senior staff Jodi Zechowy anchored her animosity toward the […]