From phone calls with friends and family to academic presentations and interviews for prospective careers, vocal communication is a critical skill to learn in our personal and professional lives. Read more...
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February 12, 10:25 pm
Opinion: NCAA must properly address, educate football athletes on brain trauma impacts
Football is known to be a dangerous sport, but the reality for student and professional athletes may be much deeper than we think. Whether it is in the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the National Football League, a lack of education and awareness of brain trauma impacts puts all players at risk. Read more...
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February 5, 9:32 pm
Opinion: UCLA should implement science communication requirement to combat misinformation
As the public increasingly relies on scientists for counsel on global issues such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists must be prepared to respond to that need amid the rising tide of misinformation. Read more...
Photo: Young Hall, which houses the chemistry and biochemistry departments, is pictured. Students in STEM fields should take a required communication class. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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January 31, 9:29 pm
Opinion: As a transfer student, I learned to adjust to my new chapter at UCLA
I would say that I’m a goal-oriented person. As a kid, I navigated life through tunnel vision, seeking clarity in my pursuits. Back then, the world looked linear, and life felt predictable. Read more...
Photo: Tabitha Hiyane (pictured) describes starting a new chapter as a transfer student at UCLA. (Courtesy of Tabitha Hiyane)
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January 29, 9:44 pm
Opinion: UCLA should provide on-campus kitchen options for student chefs
It’s a rare day that I make it to the afternoon and find myself ahead of schedule as opposed to behind, with more of my to-do list crossed off than there is left to complete. Read more...
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January 24, 10:05 pm
Opinion: UCLA must eliminate institutionalized diet culture for health of students
This post was updated Jan. 26 at 9:41 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. This February will mark my third anniversary of recovering from an eating disorder that came weeks away from taking my life. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA elevator that reads, “No waiting two doors over; take the stairs” is pictured. Opinion columnist Zoe Saldanha describes the challenges of recovering from an eating disorder at UCLA amid the high prevalence of diet culture among students. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin)
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January 24, 9:59 pm
Opinion: Study abroad yields equally exciting, exhausting experiences
This post was updated Jan. 26 at 9:39 p.m. Five months ago, I embarked on the most surreal journey of my life – a semester abroad in Madrid. Read more...
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