Thursday, April 9

Affirmative action hurts minorities

As the lights change in front of me, I start to walk across Sunset Boulevard where I begin my daily journey to class. But instead of staring at the ground, thinking deep thoughts ““ a habit that I have most unfortunately developed over time ““ I look to my left, where I see in clear view a living incarnation of justice. Read more...


Bar inappropriate for Ackerman

I feel like the campus is already swimming in it. Fraternity houses, apartment parties, dorm rooms, and now potentially Ackerman Union are dripping with alcohol. While I understand how having a bar on campus may be convenient for the 21-and-over population on campus, I have to wonder, why must it be convenient? Read more...


A closer look: Campus groups launch programs for fire relief

Though the fires throughout Southern California are finally dying down, the ramifications of the disaster are still being felt within many communities. The UCLA community, though never physically in danger, has felt the impact of the fire because of the number of students and faculty who are directly or indirectly affected by it. Read more...




EVP Matt Kaczmarek juggles classes, USAC duties

As the external vice president for the undergraduate student government, Matt Kaczmarek faces challenges the average UCLA student may not encounter. Kaczmarek spends almost every weekend traveling across the country attending conferences, lobbying Congress and advocating for students on issues like fee increases and enrollment caps. Read more...