It’s been four decades since the 21st annual Grammy Awards back in 1979. The Bruin had some hot takes previewing the awards this year – and it had some back then too. In a column entitled “Grammy Awards: A shrine to pop mediocrity,” former Daily Bruin senior staff Jodi Zechowy anchored her animosity toward the […]
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The Quad: Negative effects of racism, discrimination on mental health
Health problems don’t discriminate, but people certainly can. While race-based discrimination is an extensively researched issue, we seldom discuss an equally pressing effect: its consequences on physiological health. To many, racism may be assumed to be blatant and purposely malicious. However, it can manifest in a number of small ways that build up and ultimately […]
The Quad: Jump scares are maligned as a horror crutch, but film history gives a fuller picture
Life after a horror movie is an exercise in paranoia. Grabbing a late night snack? Michael Myers is hiding in your pantry. Lying in bed checking your phone? Chucky’s lurking right underneath. Recently, I saw Orion Pictures’ latest horror flick, a yarn about evil kids titled “The Prodigy,” at a late-night showing at Third Street […]
The Quad: A forgotten massacre in the heart of LA echoes through history in extant prejudices
We rightfully want to learn from history’s mistakes, but navigating the uglier results of history can often be both difficult and muddled. However, interaction with history doesn’t have to be stagnant: in Hidden Histories, Daily Bruin staffer Alexandra Ferguson will reflect on various aspects of Los Angeles’ history. One of the largest lynchings in U.S. […]
Week six: Breathalyzers for frats, facility for athletes, Kevin De León for Luskin
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 midterms come to an end, a lot of us can’t help but feel the most important […]
The Quad: Self-discovery as important as a relationship on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day – the holiday of handwritten notes, gigantic teddy bears, and undying companionship – has arrived. For all the single students out there, Valentine’s Day might just feel like another day of feeling alone. But in all honesty, what’s so wrong with being on your own? Anyone who’s opted to take food from Rendezvous […]
The Quad: Assembly Bill 302 shows promise for assisting students who are homeless
Homelessness in California is undeniably epidemic. The recently proposed Assembly Bill 302 is attempting to alleviate this burden, at least for the staggeringly large number of college students who lack shelter. Last month, California Assembly member Marc Berman introduced AB 302, which would require community college campuses to grant homeless students enrolled in their institution […]