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The Quad: Sexual assault survivors share their stories with the #metoo campaign
I was not shocked when the allegations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein first surfaced. While people ordinarily do not speak out about their assault for fear of victim blaming, the publicity these allegations have received has emboldened some to share their stories. In response to these allegations against Weinstein, several people – including celebrities […]
The Quad: Taking a look at the rise of fitness culture in Los Angeles
The line for the chipotle chicken bowl at Bruin Plate seems to wrap around the building. The Bruin Fitness Center and John Wooden Center only get busier by the hour. As we shift into week three, newcomers to UCLA may already be getting a feel for the culture here on campus – the fitness culture, […]
Throwback Thursday: The history of the UCLA-Stanford feud, featuring Daily Bruin Opinion
If the Daily Bruin’s Opinion page ever seems to lack that entertaining storytelling you’re looking for, fear not: Our brethren from the 1950s have you covered. The Daily Bruin Opinion page took it upon itself on Oct. 20, 1950 to extensively cover a big homecoming football game between UCLA and Stanford University. This game, according […]
The Quad: Breaking down the admission statistics of the UCLA class of 2021
With a new year comes a new bright-eyed freshman class, ready to begin new journeys. But what is changing about the incoming class of 2021? How are student admissions different from the year I was accepted? Here are a few key trends. UCLA and UC Berkeley are becoming increasingly selective, but this year, UCLA takes […]
The Quad: Kick-start Halloween festivities Friday with these spooky attractions
Many Bruins will be disheartened to know that Halloween is falling on the Tuesday of week five. While this won’t stop us from going out and celebrating, some Bruins might find homework, jobs or midterms dampening their Halloween fun. Therefore, even though UCLA will be filled with people walking around like zombies on Oct. 31, […]
The Quad: What are past Spring Sing winners up to now?
Spring Sing is – understandably – one of UCLA’s greatest traditions. It showcases many of the things that Los Angeles is known and loved for: up and coming musicians, the spectacle of a Hollywood production and, of course, celebrity judges. We Bruins love reminding anyone who will sit still long enough that Spring Sing has […]