As her father battles COVID-19, Gabrielle Pascua repeats a mantra to herself to cope. “Someone has to be strong,” said Pascua, a first-year human biology and society student. Read more...

Photo: Albino Luciano Buendia Pascua—father of UCLA student Gabrielle Pascua and the main provider for their family—tested positive for COVID-19 in April. Pascua is one of many UCLA students who have been personally affected by COVID-19. (Courtesy of Phoebe Agana Pascua)

For Diego Rivera, the thought of missing freshman year of college is devastating. “We’ve already missed out on (high school graduation), this really monumental time,” the incoming out-of-state first-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student said. Read more...

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The University of California is working to accommodate international students despite uncertainties stemming from the pandemic. For the majority of incoming and current Bruins, COVID-19 means a shortened in-person school year. Read more...

Photo: Despite uncertainties for international students arising from the pandemic, the University of California is working to accommodate them. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin)