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By Eva Danesh + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
UCLA's annual block party returns to Westwood Village
After more than 18 months of virtual learning and activities, the UCLA Westwood Village Block Party returned Sunday night, attracting new and returning Bruins to the Village in droves. Thousands gathered by Westwood Boulevard and Weyburn Avenue for the fourth annual block party, co-hosted by UCLA and the Westwood Village Improvement Association. Lines crawled across the streets as students partook...
By Eva Danesh + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
The Quad: Bruins from small towns share concerns, excitement about moving to Westwood
As a melting pot of students, UCLA houses many Bruins who have to make the move from small towns to the bustling city of Los Angeles, opening up a whole new set of experiences. Third-year English student Kylee Baker is from the small border town of El Centro, California, where she said she formed a close-knit relationship with others in...
By Eva Danesh + 2 others for Daily Bruin - 5 min read
UCLA study finds even short-term vaping poses significant risk to health
Vaping for a short period of time causes immediate harmful physiological changes that can lead to chronic diseases, such as lung disease and cancer, according to a new UCLA study. The study published Aug. 9 found that puffing on a vaping device for just 30 minutes causes a measurable increase in the oxidative stress levels of non-habitual e-cigarette or tobacco...
By Eva Danesh + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 4 min read
The Quad: Students to represent UCLA on TV in 'Capital One College Bowl'
Three UCLA students have the chance to win a share of $1 million in academic scholarships this year – and it is all playing out on the TV screen. Teams of three from 12 of the nation’s top schools, including Columbia University, University of Michigan and University of Southern California, are participating in a bracketed tournament to answer trivia questions...
By Eva Danesh + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 7 min read
California heat waves break records, set dangerous precedent
California has experienced a series of heat waves this summer, with record-breaking temperatures causing dangerous levels of heat exposure. Heat waves kill more Americans than all other weather-related disasters, with more than 600 people dying every year in the United States because of extreme heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hundreds of people died in early...
By Eva Danesh + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Week six: Work stoppage for Abolition May, USAC candidates issue apologies amid controversies
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. As the start of May brings week six to a close, it also marks an ease in COVID-19 restrictions for Los Angeles...
By Eva Danesh + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Behind The Bruin: Exploring an inside look at UCLA review website Bruinwalk
Contributors Eva Danesh and Noah Danesh share insight on the popular review hub Bruinwalk.com and the team behind the website in this installment of Behind the Bruin. With over 85,000 student-generated reviews, Bruinwalk is where most Bruins begin their quarterly course search. Bruinwalk is a Daily Bruin-run website for UCLA students to submit and browse reviews of more than 10,000...
By Eva Danesh + 2 others for Daily Bruin - 1 min read
UCLA Burmese Students’ Perspectives on the Military Coup in Myanmar
Life in Myanmar changed on Feb. 1, after a military coup followed the results of the nation’s election. From the detention of the nation’s democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi to temporary shutdowns of internet access, Burmese students in the U. S. and abroad shared their concerns for the safety and future of their coun...
By Eva Danesh + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 1 min read
How UCLA Students and Faculty Celebrate the Holiday Season
The end of the year contains many different holidays celebrated by various cultures around the world. Explore how Christmas, Durga Puja, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa were celebrated during the COVID-19 pandemic by UCLA students and faculty in this vi...
