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spring 2024
Are mushrooms magic?
Magic mushrooms have been the subject of federal and state bans for decades. But at UCLA, they are an intriguing subject for students and scientists alike.
spring 2024
Are mushrooms magic?
Magic mushrooms have been the subject of federal and state bans for decades. But at UCLA, they are an intriguing subject for students and scientists alike.
Cooking Up Community
After the sudden death of his mother, student and former USAC presidential candidate Poom Yoodee must balance grief, school and running his family's restaurant.
The new news: How the media is attracting young readers
As news consumption habits change, professional and student news publications are branching out onto social media to meet readers where they are.
The fight to remember Powell Cat
One year after Powell Cat's death, UCLA students fight to commemorate their memory before it fades with future generations.
A half-century of poetry in UCLA’s backyard
After 55 years, the Hammer Poetry series is an elder statesman of English literature. But even as it has changed this past half-century, its curator has remained the same.
The hidden beauty economy of UCLA
It pays to look fabulous and to make people look fabulous. Unlicensed student nail techs, tattooists, hair stylists and more are offering their services throughout Westwood.
Informed Apathy: The Youth Vote in 2024
National media has characterized looming discontent within the youth voter base. PRIME writer Christopher Buchanan dissects the issue through on-the-ground reporting ahead of the 2024 election.
Concrete Chronicles: UCLA's Parking Lot Communities
Between the thousands of parking spots and concrete walls, UCLA’s parking structures hide dozens of memories. Read to discover the stories of those who frequent these spaces.
Letter from the editors: The spring 2024 PRIME magazine’s new format