The Quad: An examination of firearm policy in the state of California

There’s nothing like a massive weapons bust to further inflame the hot-button issue of gun control. Over 1,000 guns were seized May 8 from a home in Holmby Hills – a neighborhood not far from UCLA’s campus. The Los Angeles Police Department told CBS News that Girard Damien Saenz was arrested on the suspicion that […]

The Quad: Why specialty coffee shops have bean on the rise, culture surrounding them

When I envision the perfect homework setup for a Sunday morning, I expect the typical lecture notes and essay outlines. But more than anything, I look forward to my oat milk latte at one of the many craft coffee spots in Los Angeles. As craft coffee’s popularity has risen sharply in recent years, the options […]

The Quad: Mosques increase security during Ramadan in response to recent hate crimes

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is a time of prayer, community and reflection. But with a recent rise in Islamophobia-fueled hate crimes, the observance of the holy month has become a bit more complicated. This year, Ramadan stretches from May 6 to June 4 during the 1,440th year on the Islamic calendar. The […]

Week seven: Regents may raise tuition, UCLA preps for centennial, SAA rescinds award

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. With summer break just around the corner, week seven has seen both highs and lows. From a […]

Throwback Thursday: Recent AFSCME strikes rooted in nearly 20 years of unresolved negotiations

If you missed it the first time, chances are you noticed the bright green shirts and horns of striking AFSCME Local 3299 members the second time, the third time or the fourth. The recent strikes are nothing new. On May 2, 2001 the Daily Bruin published an article covering a strike staged by 400 people […]

The Quad: SB 24 would require UC, CSU campus health centers offer nonsurgical abortions

Anyone who’s taken a U.S. history class can tell you how integral Roe v. Wade was in setting the tone of the modern abortion debate.   Yet, despite the fact Roe v. Wade determined abortion is a constitutional right, abortion rights are still being restricted at the state level to varying, increasingly polarized degrees. Senate […]

The Quad: Examining effect of smartphone overuse, applications that measure screen time

If the first thing you did when you woke up this morning was check your phone, you’re not alone. Nearly 70% of smartphone users begin using their devices within 15 minutes of their alarm going off. Coupled with the fact that the average college student spends around nine hours a day on their phone, the […]