Let’s talk about marginalized, stigmatized and oppressed communities. Just a guess, but previously incarcerated students at UCLA probably didn’t come to mind. These students comprise a community that continuously faces obstacles when attending and pursuing higher education at an institution like ours. Read more...

Photo: Formerly incarcerated students at UCLA aren’t given a fair chance, with a lack of resources preventing a smooth transition into the college life. An orientation program hosted by the Underground Scholars Initiative can kickstart them on a better path. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Welcome back, Bruins. It’s good to have you home! I look forward to an active year full of learning, growth and, inevitably, challenge. In this spirit, I want to take a moment to remind us of our expectations for one another as a community. Read more...

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This post was updated Oct. 2 at 9:23 a.m. With the end of week zero comes the first week of UCLA for new Bruins. These students are entering a completely new stage of life, one where they will create lifelong friendships, have the best memories and experiences and complete the finest education. Read more...

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Graduate school brings transitions and professional development for students; many go to graduate school with the hopes of becoming experts in a specific field and ultimately beating the odds to become future tenure-track faculty. Read more...

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Dear Editor, I am responding to the editorial published earlier this month titled “UCLA’s prosecution of conduct code violations can be arbitrary without oversight.” Based in Washington, D.C. Read more...