With finals week approaching, students will attempt to cram incredible amounts of information for final exams that account for large portions of their grades. With such a large amount of pressure to do well on final exams, the temptation to use study drugs to enhance focus levels is increased. Read more...
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November 21, 12:00 am
Natalie Delgadillo: Minor bylaws change for USAC Finance Committee ignores larger issue
We’re often told that life is all about the little things – but sometimes, it’s really the big things that matter. Last week, the undergraduate student government passed a small bylaws change while continuing to ignore a more glaring issue that has been on hold since the beginning of its term. Read more...
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November 20, 1:05 am
Ryan Nelson: UCLA can help educate community by expanding medical marijuana research
In my other life outside of the offices of the Daily Bruin, I spend a lot of time at the various pools owned by UCLA. On Monday, I was scheduled to guard a water aerobics class at the school’s rehabilitation pool in Westwood. Read more...
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November 19, 12:11 am
Charley Guptill: Relief efforts would benefit from collaboration
The images of devastation inundating the news media from Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines seem far removed from students going about their business at UCLA. It is clear, though, by walking down Bruin Walk that many UCLA students are giving money in the hopes of helping. Read more...
Photo: The Vietnamese Student Union collected contributions on Bruin Walk last week to donate to relief efforts for the destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. This donation drive was part of a larger effort among students to fundraise for the disaster. A benefit talent show is scheduled for Friday.
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November 17, 11:43 pm
Alexandra Tashman: Stuart House shows service ideals can be met with little expense
Sometimes, the cost of serving the community is just 19 valet parking spots. Last week, the University of California Board of Regents approved design plans and a land grant for the relocation of Stuart House, an extension of the Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center that offers free 24-hour medical, psychological and legal services to children who have been sexually abused. Read more...
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November 15, 12:00 am
Zoey Freedman: Napolitano needs to play political hardball
University of California President Janet Napolitano, in her opening remarks to the UC Board of Regents Wednesday, outlined several long-term plans for the University. Although she touched on many big ideas, her speech lacked specifics on how she will actually bring about change, especially on one critical issue: state funding. Read more...
Photo: Janet Napolitano sits in on her first University of California Board of Regents meeting as UC President. During the second day of the meeting, Napolitano laid out four initiatives she hoped to accomplish during her tenure.
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November 14, 12:00 am
Ryan Nelson: Centralized approach for Take Back UC would aid in success of movement
When a group of unions and other organizations interested in reforming the University of California decided they needed a new tactic, they did what they do best: collectivize. Read more...