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. If you’ve ever felt stupid, look on the bright side: At least […]
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The Quad: Social media hashtags can be used as a valid form of activism
The New York Times’ website displays a running list of men of considerable celebrity or public notoriety accused of sexual misconduct. The list comprises, at the time of writing, 99 men. Of that number, 71 been fired or forced to resign from their high-profile positions as a result of these allegations; 28 of them have […]
The Quad: LA Women’s March attempts to incorporate race, intersectionality
Ashley Michel proudly held up her sign to assert, “Sin Mujeres no hay revoluciόn,” or “Without women there is no revolution.” The poster the first-year global studies student carried in the second annual Los Angeles Women’s March was personal. She wanted to show she was proud to be not just a woman, but a Mexican-American […]
The Quad: Comparing Feinstein’s, De León’s policy positions in Senate seat race
This past weekend, student delegations from California universities travelled to San Diego for the California Democratic Party Convention. At the convention, which follows a similar model to the Democratic National Convention held during presidential election years, constituents have a chance to interact with and meet party leaders while candidates fight for the coveted party endorsement. […]
Throwback Thursday: UC demands employees, faculty members sign loyalty oath against communism
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. Employees of the University of California have to sign a state oath […]
The Quad: Why you should care about the Winter Olympics
The score was tied 7-7, heading to the last attempt of the last end. The tension in the air was so palpable, it could cut through the very ice below it. The four-time Olympian stared at his target intently, crouched down, crept forward and released the stone. The dozens in the stands roared in anticipation […]
The Quad: UCLA students talk combating seasonal affective disorder during winter
I walk to class and admire people’s outfits nearly every day. Generally, I will gush over someone’s cute crop top or a pair of Yeezy shoes I want, but since the beginning of February I’ve noticed a change. People are now bundled up in coats and scarves, with their hands in their pockets and their […]