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 […]
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The Quad: Things to consider before “slapping the bag”
“Slap the bag!” yelled some random dude holding a sack of pink liquid at one of my first UCLA parties. Somewhat drunk and completely confused, I gave the bag a small smack and then proceeded to guzzle what turned out to be Franzia Sunset Blush. I lasted about five seconds before I nearly barfed. I […]
The Quad: Disillusionment with the college experience
This post was updated on Nov 15 at 9:56 p.m. The Wednesday evening of fifth week, I was soaking in as much information as I could while studying in the Hugh and Hazel Darling Law Library, fueled by endless caffeine and desperation. With a sense of resignation, I pulled out my phone, loaded my friends’ […]
The Quad: The ‘basic’ roots of misogyny
Played off as humorous, the overuse of “basic” is anything but funny. It actually reinforces the marginalization and subordination of a specific group of women; calling yourself “basic” merely perpetuates a toxic habit. We all know who the quintessential “basic girl” is. She wears UGG boots, she drinks pumpkin spice lattes, she posts pictures of […]
Coffee Cultured: Common coffee-making methods
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 […]
Graphic: Comparing housing options at UCLA
The Quad: Brentwood Farmers Market helps reduce hunger, spending, carbon footprint
On a typical Sunday afternoon, you’re most likely doing one of three things: brunching with friends, grocery shopping for the upcoming week or lying in your bed, attempting to beat your hangover while trying to decide which of the first two to tackle. In all three cases, a trip to the Brentwood Farmers Market might […]