From latte art videos on Facebook to not-so-witty quotes on T-shirts, coffee is an indisputable aspect of our everyday lives. Every frappy hour is national news, and liking the taste of coffee is viewed as a mark of adulthood. I don’t claim to be a coffee expert that can easily discern between single-origin coffees and […]
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The Quad: Should weeder classes be as difficult as they are?
“I’m pre-med! For now, that is…” That’s usually my response every time a relative asks me what I’m studying in college. It’s not because I’m uncertain of whether or not I want to be a doctor. Rather, it’s because of my fear of not being able to make it through the Chemistry 14 series in […]
Freeze Peach Friday: Listening to the messages behind political protests
I’d like my latte with an extra shot of politics, please. This week, Donald Trump supporters showed their support for the President-elect by having Starbucks baristas write “Trump” on their coffee cups in an act of solidarity with a man who was refused a drink he wanted entitled “#TrumpCup” by a Starbucks barista. These aren’t […]
Throwback Thursday: Holiday sales on computers at UCLA
When America decided to call the day after Thanksgiving Black Friday, it wasn’t joking around: People are literally beat black and blue – be it through advertisements or Walmart crowds – in their efforts to find the best deals. Whether it be hot deals on winter clothing or heart-racing 50-percent-off deals in Target, Black Friday […]
The Quad: Long-distance relationships face the ‘turkey drop’ this Thanksgiving
When the first quarter of college rolls around in September, most coupled up freshmen, after spending a marvelous last summer in the arms of their boyfriends and girlfriends from different parts of the country or the world, are forced to part ways. To some people, breaking up with their high school sweethearts is the only […]
The Quad: How to survive Black Friday
There are very few things, barring fascists and Justin Bieber, that I dislike more than the concept of Black Friday. I’m a natural introvert who despises crowds and sleep deprivation, so the idea of being immobilized in a crowd of rabid shoppers at 4 a.m. is pretty much the last place on Earth I’d like […]
Wellness Wednesday: Coping strategies for stress
College may very well be the best four years of a person’s life, but reports show that college students are more stressed out nowadays than they have ever been before. This stress creates a breeding ground for mental health ailments, with approximately 37 percent of college students suffering from depression, anxiety or stress. In recognition […]