Inner Peas: What does ‘organic’ really mean? A look into its social, environmental impact

Late-night coffee sessions and a constantly looming sense of stress may seem synonymous with the college lifestyle – but it doesn’t have to be that way. In her series Inner Peas, Daily Bruin contributor Kayleigh Ruller will explore different ways students can easily practice various wellness tactics in their busy day-to-day lives. “Organic” – it’s […]

The Quad: Consider clean cosmetics to cut out possible carcinogens in your everyday life

Formaldehyde is a key ingredient in embalming dead bodies. But the chemical’s uses don’t end there. Formaldehyde can be released by substances found in a number of cosmetics, including hair and skin care products. Toxic ingredients from coal tar to those that release formaldehyde – a compound linked to cancer – are regularly used in […]

Week three: Admissions scandal further fraught, USAC candidate pool depleted, gymnasts enter NCAAs

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. As the third week of the quarter comes to a close, midterm season isn’t the only thing […]

The Quad: A look into UC employee union strikes in the past year, reasoning behind them

The activity of 44,000 students is usually impenetrable – but the University of California employee union strike that took place during finals week of winter quarter did not abide. Or the one before that. Or the one before that. For the fourth time in the last year, UC workers will assemble at the picket line to exercise their […]

The Quad: Our recap of UCLA’s involvement in the college admissions scandal

In the wake of the nationwide admissions scandal a few weeks ago, it seemed like everyone had something to say. The internet and social media were abuzz with angry tweets, crafty memes and official statements from universities and their athletic programs across the country. But in the midst of all this chatter surrounding the scandal, […]

Press Pass: The grueling process behind Daily Bruin’s yearly contest for editor-in-chief

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 […]

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 […]