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 we approach the first anniversary of lockdown in Los Angeles, The Quad examines what the future may hold with the year’s many reflections and changes.

Millions watched as Trump supporters rallied around and stormed the Capitol building Jan. 6 – and those millions may have also spotted the banners proclaiming “Jesus Saves” and crosses nuzzled between confederate flags and “Trump 2020” signs.

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.

One way the pervasiveness of racial bias towards Black Americans can be seen is in the ongoing battle for language legitimacy; members of the Black community are calling for the recognition of Black English as an official language variety.

Westwood is enriching its cultural culinary experience with the upcoming opening of a highly popular Pan-Asian supermarket chain with 51 locations across seven states. That’s right Bruins: 99 Ranch Market is coming to Westwood!

Hot cinnamon water cleanses, 21-day beach body challenges and new multi-step skincare routines: We may be in a coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped the “glow up” trend from once again going viral.