We’ve all felt the overwhelming emotions that come with closing your front door for the very last time before you’re off to college: the rushed final hugs with your parents or the recurring feelings of distance and vast vacancy. Read more...
Campus, Student Life, The Quad
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August 20, 1:05 pm
The Quad: Upperclassmen share advice to ease first-year stresses and growing pains
My first steps on campus as a student consisted of a series of changes, such as the unusually hot sunshine in late September that was quite different from my cool hometown in New York. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad, Westwood
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June 9, 2:35 pm
The Quad: Graduating UCLA students reminisce about their time in Westwood
Many students at UCLA can agree that Westwood is somewhat atypical from the usual college town. On a lucky day, one might be able to experience a run-in with Kanye West at the local Denny’s or become an eyewitness to A$AP Rocky’s late-night cookie butter pickup at Trader Joe’s. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad
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June 9, 2:19 pm
The Quad: Graduating Humans of UCLA share their stories and experiences
The class of 2018 comprises of thousands of students, ranging in areas of expertise, age and experience. Inspired by the popular photo blog “Humans of New York,” which collects photos and interviews with people throughout New York City, the Quad sought out some of the most interesting stories of graduating seniors. Read more...
A&E, Lifestyle, Student Life, The Quad
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April 19, 11:45 pm
The Quad: Tips for Weekend 2 from veteran Coachella-goers
Many UCLA students spent this past weekend basking in the golden sun, adorned in colorful glitter, quirky sunglasses and grooving to big names in music like Beyoncé and The Weeknd. Read more...
Student Life, The Quad
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April 14, 6:19 pm
The Quad: Living in the space between cultures, and how that can be empowering
Whenever I press play on the song “Breaking Free” from “High School Musical” in my dorm room on a Friday night, I’m transported back to my parents’ home, circa 2006, in front of the television in my pajamas. Read more...