Some things never change. Especially when it comes to politics. If you haven’t heard, Los Angeles is holding its city elections next week on March 7. Angelenos are being entrusted to determine a multitude of things, like whether or not the city has the power to regulate and tax marijuana, if development projects should be […]
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The Quad: After the rain – a clarification of California’s drought status
Throughout the past couple weeks, I’ve felt almost as if I needed to build an ark to get to class. The greater Los Angeles area has been slammed with copious amounts of rain this season. During these monsoons, my trek from De Neve Holly all the way to Bunche Hall has been nothing short of […]
The Quad: Blue Apron eliminates grocery-shopping step in cooking homemade meal
When you first move out of the dorms and into an off-campus apartment, that thrilling sense of true freedom can be a bit overwhelming. While living in the dorms allows for a somewhat autonomous experience, with a meal plan and resident assistant supervision, it’s more like a stepping stone on your way to real independence. […]
The Quad: Brief overview of historic movie theaters in Westwood
It was during ninth week of this past fall quarter that I noticed, while making one of my essential Diddy Riese runs, for the first time, that Broxton Avenue had been cordoned off for a movie premiere. A glitzy red carpet was laid out and security guards manned the entrance to the Regency Village Theatre. Posters […]
The Quad: Why Beyoncé should be added to the UCLA curriculum
When we talk about the queen of pop culture, no woman better fits the bill than Beyoncé. Her influence in America is unparalleled – people pay hundreds to see her in concert, they call her Queen Bey as she is basically American royalty and her unborn twins are being compared to Luke and Leia from […]
The Quad: The Smorgasburg brunch experience
On Sunday mornings in the city of Los Angeles, there’s nothing more important than picking out where to brunch. Well, there are a few things more important, but when you’re a bit hungover, have yet to do your grocery shopping for the next week and are getting hungrier and angrier by the second, figuring out […]
The Quad: Analyzing the pros and cons of ‘fitspiration’ on social media
Pictures and videos of UCLA students hitting personal records on the deadlift or bench press appear whenever I go through my “explore” tab on Instagram. Phrases like “fitspiration,” “fitfam” and “fitspo” are commonly found as hashtags in these posts. If you go looking for fitness inspiration, there are plenty of articles online that rank the […]