A list of words and phrases the Daily Bruin ruined for me, forever: “Oxford comma,” “slack,” “centered around” and “unique.” Before I joined The Bruin my freshman year, I was a staunch Oxford comma supporter. Read more...
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June 7, 11:31 pm
Words of advice to my past self about news writing, life in LA -30-
As I write this column, I’m struck by how fast my time at UCLA has gone. When you’re knee-deep in midterms and questioning yourself on why you just didn’t take an easier route and become a superhero like you wanted to, it seems like the quarter will never end. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 7, 11:30 pm
The Opinion section sharpened my ideas, pushing me to a higher standard -30-
I always had strong opinions growing up, so when I saw Daily Bruin Opinion was hiring, I thought, “Why not?” When I sauntered into the office for the first time, as a far-too cocky second-year, I was in for a rude awakening. Read more...
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June 7, 9:13 pm
In my time at The Bruin, I learned to value the story, not the storyteller -30-
Storytellers have a curse: They’re not their stories. I know, it’s ironic. And I could end my final column for the Daily Bruin right there. But that would seem absurd, not just because you’d expect someone who’s edited nearly 40 of these farewell pieces to give you some quality words of wisdom, but also because you’d hope one of the most-feared journalists in Westwood can spare more than 12 words. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 7, 9:07 pm
Automatically donated swipes would benefit food-insecure students
To swipe or not to swipe, that is the question. Bruins may enter the quarter intending to budget their meal plan swipes wisely, but they don’t always succeed. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 6, 1:21 am
As it strays further from its roots, a UC education is a dream deferred
Langston Hughes had it right: A dream deferred sags like a heavy load. Then, it snaps like a twig. Someone better find some super glue for the more-than-238,000 students of the University of California. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 2, 10:59 pm
Students should be more involved in progress of reports they file to EDI office
When students report discrimination, the last thing they need is to anxiously wait for a response from the office meant to handle it. That seems to be the norm at UCLA, though. Read more...
Photo: Students can report discrimination to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. But this process often confuses them due to poor communication on the progress of their complaints. (Daily Bruin file photo)