Economists of all stripes are fond of saying that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Where the University of California’s renewable energy goals are concerned, this old adage is 100 percent correct. Read more...

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Mariah Furtek is a staff columnist studying abroad in London until winter quarter. In this column series, she analyzes UCLA’s study abroad program and examines from afar how Bruins live in their beloved Los Angeles. Read more...

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It takes a village to raise a child. Thank goodness UCLA students have Culver City. Students have long complained about their needs being neglected by the Westwood Neighborhood Council. Read more...

Photo: Despite the thousands of students living in Westwood to attend UCLA, the Village has few options for them to shop at and locate the essentials they need while living here. (Rachel Hefner/Daily Bruin)

Bruin Bash and sensitive sociopolitical topics typically don’t go together. This year they did – and tickets still sold faster than Bird scooters flying down Bruin Walk. Read more...

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Now that the week zero festivities have settled down, and all that’s left are the flyers littering Bruin Walk, Bruins will need to find a way to keep themselves busy. Read more...

Photo: It’s easy to get lost in the sea of students at UCLA. Mixers and meet-and-greets might seem frivolous, but university-sponsored events that help students meet others – and maybe even develop lasting friendships – can go a long way in helping students get the most from UCLA. (Daily Bruin file photo)

There are many things to like about attending a university during the 21st century. Ask someone older, and they may share a horror story or two of lugging textbooks for miles, uphill both ways. Read more...

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