While the majority of students will be out enjoying some fun in the sun as we ring in the start of the spring quarter, Daily Bruin staffers will be cooped up in Ackerman Union for hours on end come Friday evening. Every spring quarter, the Daily Bruin begins a transitional process in which the current […]
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Throwback Thursday: Federal investigation of UCLA’s fees for medical flights echoes admissions scandal
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. UCLA is currently being investigated by federal authorities concerning the unraveling admissions […]
The Quad: As more schools go test-optional, the debate on standardized exams expands
Standardized tests have been a cornerstone of college applications since the 1900s, but over the past few years, more and more institutions are allowing applicants to opt out of them and direct their efforts elsewhere. There are plenty of prestigious four-year universities with test-optional policies, including the University of Chicago, The George Washington University, and […]
The Quad: History of daylight saving, how changing time policies could affect California
On top of finals, papers and the looming sense of anxiety that come with the end of the quarter, the last thing I needed this weekend was to lose an hour of sleep Sunday morning. But when my clock sprang forward, so too did my sleep schedule. Coupled with the annual exhaustion, daylight saving time […]
The Quad: A guide to pre-workout supplements and how they can enhance your workout
Bodybuilders from the 60’s through the early 80’s would drink a cup of coffee before heading to the gym to get a little pre-workout boost of energy. Nowadays, we have pre-workout gummies and bulk powders, containing caffeine and other substances meant to bolster one’s performance at the gym. Lately in the fitness community, the popularity […]
Week nine: Election chair ousted, presidential candidate speaks, Michelle Obama to visit
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. Week nine was replete with newsworthy events – Michelle Obama’s upcoming visit was announced, a women’s basketball […]
The Quad: Exploring the rise of California’s multibillion-dollar craft beer industry
California’s in the middle of a beer boom. Gone are the days when Pabst Blue Ribbon, Budweiser and other cheap, mass-produced beers were the only brews on shelves – craft beer and the movement surrounding it are here to stay. The movement surrounding craft beer started in the late 1970s when legislation was approved to […]