Throwback Thursday: Triple residence hall rooms introduced in 1988, overcrowding poses problems today

This post was updated May 31 at 5:14 p.m. 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. If you’ve lived […]

The Quad: Yerba mate came to California canned and commercialized, but has a storied history

It’s hard to believe yerba mate, cans of which many students chug to get through finals, is the subject of centuries-old South American legends. Mate is a caffeinated beverage made from dried leaves and twigs of the native South American yerba mate plant with hot water. Though its arrival in California might seem relatively recent, […]

Week eight: ‘Game of Thrones’ analyzed, CARE to lose director, Denove sentenced

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 eight has been chock full of transitions for the UCLA community, the CARE program, Resident Government […]

Throwback Thursday: How UC logo represents schools’ images, negative response to 2012 proposed change

The University of California logo is recognized and revered worldwide – but seven years ago, it almost fell by the wayside. In December 2012, the UC released a new logo, which was soon met with criticism from students and alumni. The UC aimed to modernize its emblem to accompany its systemwide outreach in California, said […]

The Quad: An examination of firearm policy in the state of California

There’s nothing like a massive weapons bust to further inflame the hot-button issue of gun control. Over 1,000 guns were seized May 8 from a home in Holmby Hills – a neighborhood not far from UCLA’s campus. The Los Angeles Police Department told CBS News that Girard Damien Saenz was arrested on the suspicion that […]

The Quad: Why specialty coffee shops have bean on the rise, culture surrounding them

When I envision the perfect homework setup for a Sunday morning, I expect the typical lecture notes and essay outlines. But more than anything, I look forward to my oat milk latte at one of the many craft coffee spots in Los Angeles. As craft coffee’s popularity has risen sharply in recent years, the options […]

The Quad: Mosques increase security during Ramadan in response to recent hate crimes

Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is a time of prayer, community and reflection. But with a recent rise in Islamophobia-fueled hate crimes, the observance of the holy month has become a bit more complicated. This year, Ramadan stretches from May 6 to June 4 during the 1,440th year on the Islamic calendar. The […]