Most Americans are well aware of the deepening political rifts in our nation and the damaging effects of this divide. But how to combat this state of partisan rigidity is rarely discussed. Read more...
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April 21, 11:24 pm
Opinion: Creativity through departure from convention can help tackle writer’s block
Writing can often feel like an exercise in fruitlessness. And yet, I can’t help but shake the notion that if I were to just approach it from the right angle, it wouldn’t prove to be so unapproachable. Read more...
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April 18, 9:17 pm
Opinion: Expectations for professional attire hinder the expression of queer identities
Marching up Bruin Walk wearing three layers of business professional attire amid the sunny California weather is not the afternoon of choice for many UCLA students. Read more...
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April 18, 8:54 pm
Opinion: It’s time to ditch daylight saving and switch to permanent standard time
Just as birds wake up and sleep early of their own accord, humans also possess internal clocks to maximize hours during the day and regulate their restorative sleep cycle. Read more...
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April 16, 11:38 pm
Opinion: Armenian cultural week is an important tribute to resilience, identity
Sona Nalbandian is performing “Kamancha” on the aptly named four-stringed instrument, the kamancha. As the fourth-year ethnomusicology student plays, I feel the history of an entire people in the rippling vibrations of the strings. Read more...
Photo: Members of the Armenian Students’ Association pose for a portrait at an art auction held during the “Unplugged” event the organization hosted as part of its annual Armenian heritage week. (Courtesy of Rita Keushkerian)
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April 9, 10:09 pm
Opinion: Anti-Israel rhetoric undermines Palestinian cause, perpetuates antisemitism
This post was updated Oct. 25 at 3:16 p.m. I can’t believe I’m watching history repeat itself in front of my eyes. It’s been half a year since Hamas’ Oct. Read more...
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April 9, 7:35 pm
Opinion: Finding my place at UCLA amid the chaotic 1st-year transition
This post was updated April 9 at 10:03 p.m. Entering a university for the first time – especially one with a population as large and diverse as UCLA’s – presents various opportunities to explore adulthood through a new lens. Read more...
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