When the government shutdown delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, Californians – from state leaders to local organizations – stepped in to support those in need.

Each quarter, countless Bruins battle seasonal illnesses, yet many still push themselves to attend class.
As finals approach, many sick students may ignore their symptoms because of academic pressure or limited awareness of resources, putting vulnerable peers at risk.

Social media provides widespread access to nutritional information from varying sources – not all of which is explicitly backed by data.
With social media platforms allowing content to reach broad audiences, nutrition advice of all kinds drifts through explore pages and algorithms.

Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu holiday celebrating the bond between brother and sister, was celebrated this year on Aug. 9.
According to the Hindustan Times, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated annually during the auspicious month of “Shravana” on the Hindu calendar, and this year, the festival falls in August.

This summer, Disneyland celebrated its 70th anniversary.
The park’s celebrations included the debut of its new attraction “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” and additions to both the Main Street Cinema and “it’s a small world” ride, according to the Walt Disney Company website.

Residents in some neighborhoods of Los Angeles live in food deserts, creating systematic barriers to healthy eating.
The nonprofit organization Food Empowerment Project defines a “food desert” as a geographic area that lacks or has limited access to nutritious and affordable food, often forcing residents to rely on cheap, unhealthy fast food options.

Technology is deeply intertwined in Bruins’ lives, from everyday social media usage to future career plans.
The technology industry contributed $2 trillion to the American economy in 2024, 9% of the nation’s economic output, according to the James Madison Institute.