Sunday, December 21

A Difference of Opinion Editors: Potential lawsuit over UC admissions’ use of SAT, ACT – unfeasible vs. necessary

The University of California is facing a potential lawsuit from students and organizations if it continues its use of standardized testing in the admissions process. The Opinion editors took their stances in the latest edition of “A Difference of Opinion Editors.” Anti-lawsuit Lucy Carroll, Opinion editor Scantrons and writing samples aren’t a fan favorite, but it seemed unlikely that standardized testing would lead to a lawsuit. Read more...

Photo: The long-standing debate of whether students’ standardized testing scores should be considered in the admissions process has been met with a potential lawsuit against the University of California. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Thanks to distance and high price, not all parents can make it to family weekend

Another year’s spectacle that is parents aimlessly trying to navigate the dining halls – also known as Bruin Family Weekend – has passed. And with it went a sense of community for everyone whose parents weren’t there to stumble around campus – not to mention a substantial amount of money. Read more...

Photo: Bruin Family Weekend is meant to be an on-campus celebration with students’ families, but its financial and geographical inaccessibility prevents many from participating in its events. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)


In light of burglaries, ensuring students’ safety on the Hill must be a priority

This Halloween, students might not even need to leave their rooms to get a good scare. With multiple burglaries in the dorms in October alone, the Hill is quickly becoming a house of terrors. Read more...

Photo: Three burglaries have occurred on the Hill during October. In light of these events, UCLA must increase security measures on the Hill to ensure the safety of its residents. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)







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