Ask first- or second-year students at UCLA their major and some will emphasize they’re only a “pre-major.” The reason: They haven’t officially been accepted to their desired major. Read more...
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April 19, 8:23 pm
Kristina Iliopoulos: Free recreational classes would allow students to invest in their health
Many students try to fit physical activities into their schedules, but the gyms on campus usually start clearing out by the second or third week of the quarter. Read more...
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April 18, 10:30 pm
Ankita Nair: Pre-med students need transition time, clear curricula change details
UCLA pre-medical students were in for a surprise when they received emails from not one but two science departments informing them of curriculum changes on the same day last quarter. Read more...
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April 17, 10:14 pm
Mariah Furtek: UCLA must apply Senate Bill 493, educate students about contraceptives
Imagine this: You have just decided to become sexually active. You are confronting fears about unwanted pregnancies, STIs and internalized stigmas about sex and your own body. Read more...
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April 16, 9:05 pm
Gael Adrien Mbama: UCLA’s sexual assault prevention program not effective enough
“Til it happens to you, you won’t know how I feel.” February 28, 2016: Lady Gaga performed her song “Til it Happens to You” at the 88th annual Academy Awards and brought 50 sexual assault survivors on stage in a very powerful performance. Read more...
Photo: UCLA needs to revamp its sexual assault prevention program by replacing its current online module with annual interactive sessions mandatory for all students. (Anthony Tran/Daily Bruin)
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April 13, 10:26 pm
Aaron Julian: USAC should foster joint efforts between EVP, other offices
Rafi Sands has had a pretty busy year. The incumbent Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president and his office have lobbied at UCLA, Sacramento and the District of Columbia for both the presidential and Los Angeles elections – both of which were crucial to the future of LA and UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Undergraduate Student Association Council External Vice President Rafi Sands has led numerous campaigns this year to mobilize students on issues like affordable housing. (Farida Saleh/Daily Bruin)
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April 12, 9:45 pm
Emily Merz: Westwood council is responsible for preventing greedy real estate deals
Shady real estate deals are not just for presidents – they’re popular in Los Angeles too. The problem starts at the very beginning of the approval process: neighborhood councils. Read more...
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