When I was a high school student interning at UCSD’s San Diego Supercomputer Center, my biggest expenses were gas and parking tickets. Something tells me UCLA’s commuters are spending most of their money on the same things. Commuting to Westwood takes a herculean effort – except Hercules would have probably gotten to campus sooner since […]
Category Archives: The Quad
The Quad: Students use Facebook memes to respond to Skirball fire
“UCLA Memes for Sick AF Tweens” is known for its commentary on campus events, and the Skirball fire proved to be no exception. While some students took to drafting petitions and posting angry status updates to voice their concerns over how UCLA handled the situation, others turned to the Facebook community to comment on the […]
The Quad: UCLA administration’s response to fire sparks student reaction
UCLA canceled Wednesday afternoon classes because the Skirball fire near campus made it difficult for some students and faculty to commute. An early Bruin Alert said students should consult their instructors as to whether to attend classes. At about 11 a.m., the university issued an updated alert canceling classes beginning at or after noon. Some […]
Throwback Thursday: Arthur Ashe’s AIDS admission and the implications of his unwillingness
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. Tomorrow as you walk down Bruin Walk, you may see Wilson […]
The Quad: A guide to Friendsgiving
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the short Thanksgiving break offers students a chance to rest, relax or catch up on studying before tackling the last few weeks of school. Deciding what to do with this time can be challenging, especially for those who live far away and can’t return home for the long weekend. […]
The Quad: Walk off the Thanksgiving food belly with Black Friday shopping
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many of us are looking forward to celebrating the day with family and friends. Once the Thanksgiving festivities and feasting are over, another equally exciting and fun-filled day comes along – Black Friday. Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, as many stores […]
Throwback Tuesday: Bruin reporter injured in game against Daily Trojan, avoids conscription
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. Over the weekend, UCLA’s football team suffered a disappointing loss to our […]