Los Angeles is home to many things. Beautiful beaches, Hollywood and, of course, the worst traffic known to man. LA is a city built on freeways, meaning it’s so spread out that walking most places isn’t an option – and driving has proven to be the more desirable form of transportation. Read more...

Photo: Transit systems in Los Angeles are severely ignored in favor of cars and highway traffic. The LA Metro should pour more resources into current systems rather than pursue new projects. (Daily Bruin file photo)

There’s a leak in UCLA’s titanic water conservation initiatives – and most students and faculty haven’t even realized they’re on board. The University of California announced a goal to cut water use by 20% by 2020 back in 2014. Read more...

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California’s government is no stranger to inaction regarding homelessness. But under a new proposal, Californians will have another way to distract themselves from doing anything about the situation. Read more...

Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed an amendment to the California Constitution to push sanctions on cities, doing little to alleviate the homelessness issue. Short-term punishment is not the solution to overarching issues that go far beyond slapping cities’ wrists. (Creative Commons photo by Andre m via Wikimedia Commons)

They say old habits die hard. And for a 100-year-old university, the habit of sidestepping student homelessness seems particularly hard to change. A little over one week into its second century, UCLA rejected the North Westwood Neighborhood Council’s proposal to provide on-campus parking spaces that would allow housing-insecure students to sleep in their cars. Read more...

Photo: The John Wooden Center is open 24 hours a day on certain days of the week and has plentiful unused spaces. The on-campus facility could best serve housing-insecure students if bedding and amenities are provided. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Students at UCLA live their lives with a mild sense of existential panic. And in recent years, it hasn’t just been about grades – eco-anxiety has also been thrown into the mix. Read more...

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Pain is temporary, but GPA lasts forever. Unless you’re a performing arts student getting injured consistently, that is. UCLA is home to a world-renowned performing arts department, and its students pursue college as a way to practice their passions. Read more...

Photo: Performing arts students face intense physical stress in pursuit of class grades and accolades. These students’ workloads are akin to the stresses of NCAA athletes, but they aren’t afforded have the same amount of medical support. (Daily Bruin file photo)