Many of us have likely felt the discomfort that something better was happening in places where we were not present. Maybe we chose to stay in on a Friday night but can’t stop thinking about the party our friends are at. Or maybe we decided to study biology, but can’t help but wonder if any other majors could have been...

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Pets can bring a smile to people’s faces, especially after a long stressful day of classes or any of life's challenges. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, emotional support animals help individuals relieve anxiety, depression, loneliness and in some cases, phobias. In contrast, pet therapy animals work with multiple people in a clinical or academic setting to help improve...

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Amid conversations about climate change and planetary health, advertisements from many different sectors boast eco-friendly messages that may make consumers feel more compelled to choose some products over others. According to the Journal of Business and Technical Communication, when consumers believe an organization has a high corporate social responsibility, the company has a better reputation and higher consumer loyalty. However,...

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Did you know books can be used for more than decoration on your TV stand or to steady your wobbly dining table? BookTok did. Print book sales have been in decline for years, with many people turning to social media platforms to fill their free time. However, the growth of online literary communities has made reading a trending topic and...

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College often brings students many rewarding and compassionate friendships. But forming those friendships doesn't always come easy – especially when students are trying to break into a clique. According to the American Psychological Association, a clique is a small group of people sharing interests, values or experiences with one another that is typically not friendly to those in the outgroup....

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Pop artists Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, rap artists Migos and Lil Baby and K-pop groups BTS and NewJeans all have one thing in common. As of this year, these artists and music groups are managed under one parent organization: HYBE Label. According to Vox, HYBE Label, originally named BigHit Entertainment, was founded in 2005 and rose to popularity in...

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Between classes, clinical volunteering and personal hobbies, pre-health Bruins may have plenty to consider when crafting a well-rounded application for graduate school. Nowadays, research is often a requirement for students to be competitive for graduate and medical school applications. As summer approaches, many students are looking to fill their time working in labs or in the field. But the extensive...

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As National Arab American Heritage Month comes to an end, Bruins discussed their relationship with their Arab American identity in terms of their experiences at UCLA and academic passions. Since the first major wave of immigrants from the Arab world arrived in the late 19th century, Arab Americans have made contributions to a wide range of different industries including business,...

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As senior Bruins juggle upcoming job opportunities and graduate offers, they may feel anywhere from elation to fear with graduation around the corner. For some international Bruins, the prospect of graduation and the uncertainty that follows may be especially daunting. Some international students may choose to pursue graduate degrees or head into a professional field, owing to the terms of...

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Many Muslim students are observing fasting and sharing religious experiences as they celebrate Ramadan away from home. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time for religious and spiritual devotion in which Muslims practice self-restraint, patience and empathy for people who are unable to afford basic resources. Ramadan began on March 22 and will end on...

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