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 […]

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 […]