With brick-laden architecture, stunning hills and a sunny atmosphere, UCLA boasts a beautiful campus and scenery — but what mechanisms are in place to protect this beloved environment?Fourth-year environmental science student Isabella Blanco said UCLA’s location and size make it imperative to think outside the box when it comes to encouraging the sustainability on campus.“UCLA is such a big campus,...

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Every Nov. 15 the United States celebrates America Recycles Day in order to bring more awareness to recycling and promote sustainability. According to the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the idea originated in Texas in 1994 and was proposed at the National Recycling Coalition’s congress, officially becoming America Recycles Day in 1997. Keep America Beautiful, a nonprofit organization aimed...

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As Election Day approaches, Bruins may have more than one type of midterm on their minds. The United States midterm elections happening Nov. 8 will determine which candidates will represent each state in Congress. Voters will decide on 435 seats in the U. S. House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate. This year's candidates have largely focused their...

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Investing in the stock market is becoming more accessible to the average person, including many Bruins. Garrett Roach, a second-year business economics student, said he invests in the public stock market through a number of digital platforms including Robinhood, Public and Webull. Roach added that he makes investment decisions based on information from undergraduate finance club Bruin Value Investing, newsletters...

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While some Bruins may freeze at the sight of a spider, spider-keeping videos on Youtube may fascinate others. According to Cleveland Clinic, zoophobia is a fear of all or specific animals. This anxiety disorder may trigger intense fears, even when there may not be an actual threat. Second-year computer science student Michelle Kim said she has felt fearful of spiders...

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Although the risks and uncertainty associated with entrepreneurship make it intimidating for many, some Bruins have taken that step to change the world. Alumnus Barry Eggers, the founding partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, said he applauds the entrepreneurial spirit on UCLA's campus he sees now, an encouraging development since he was an undergraduate in the '80s."I love the entrepreneurial spirit...

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In a campus as large and expansive as UCLA, there are a wide variety of clubs and organizations available to support students through their career journeys, including consulting, engineering and pre-law societies. One of these is the Bruin Group, a club that consults startups. According to the Statista Research Department, the global consulting market – which involves forming solutions to...

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Scrolling through social media or watching television is the default decompression activity for many, and spending time outdoors is often overlooked. While laying down and putting on a good show may be tempting, research shows that spending time outside every day can be more beneficial. According to the National Wildlife Foundation, spending time outside can lower blood pressure and support...

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While summer serves as a time of rest and recuperation for Bruins, the transition from a holiday to the academic commitments of fall quarter can be a stressful experience, whether a student is going into their first year or their last year in Westwood. Psychology professor Robert Bilder said stress can arise from a discrepancy between expectations and outcomes, such...

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