With much more time spent at home, many Bruins have turned to needleworking for a sense of wellness amid the pandemic. UCLA students share their at-home crafting hobbies, the inspirations behind their creative work and tips for those looking to start. Read more...
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March 4, 7:11 pm
Wellness from Home: Needlework distracts, relaxes students during COVID-19 pandemic
From caring for plants to arts and crafts, many Bruins have taken up new hobbies to cope with various stresses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Wellness from Home” will highlight the different ways Bruins have been practicing self-care during quarantine and how other students can begin prioritizing their mental health. Read more...
Photo: Some students found needlework – such as crochet and knitting – helps them relax during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin staff)
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February 26, 5:31 pm
Students repurpose UCLA’s empty campus for recreation, relaxation amid pandemic
As the sun shines through a cloudless blue sky, students on campus can see people sitting on the grass near Janss Steps for picnics, hammocking or throwing frisbees. Read more...
Photo: The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered most in-person classes, but students continue to visit campus. (Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin)
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February 22, 7:36 pm
Extreme weather in Texas forces students to cope with freezing temperatures
Lily Sperling and her family evacuated their home in Austin, Texas after two nights without power and heat. In anticipation of the upcoming snowstorm and the possibility of a power outage, Sperling and her family charged two portable batteries. Read more...
Photo: Students in Texas experienced freezing temperatures, power outages and lack of access to water this past week because of Winter Storm Uri. (Courtesy of Divya Prasad)
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February 19, 7:39 pm
Students express concern, need for action following anti-Asian violence
A string of attacks on Asian American elders has sparked a conversation among the UCLA Asian community about the rise of anti-Asian violence. A 19-year-old man violently shoved 84-year-old Thai man Vicha Ratanapakdee in San Francisco late January. Read more...
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February 14, 9:55 am
Despite pandemic, Bruins find ways to make Valentine’s Day special
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping some students from celebrating Valentine’s Day with their significant other. Students in relationships are reimagining their Valentine’s Day plans to limit exposure to public spaces and follow social distancing guidelines – an extension of how they have been spending time with their partner under the constraints of the pandemic. Read more...
Photo: (Jade Emiko Ichimura/Daily Bruin)
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February 11, 4:07 pm
Climate Change: “A Global Effort”
Neglecting action against climate change can be emotionally and physically tolling for many. UCLA students and professors pursuing climate research offer a glimmer of hope amid the dire effects of climate change. Read more...