I was raised to aim high. My parents and older brother instilled within me a strong belief that does not place limits on what can be achieved. Read more...
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February 5, 11:16 am
The Black Bruin Experience: Divine Nine deserve visibility to honor trailblazing legacy on campus
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:28 p.m. On Jan. 23, 1923, a group of women came together to charter the Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Ashley Anderson and Christian Harris are members of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., the first sorority on campus, and Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., the first fraternity on campus, respectively. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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January 30, 11:32 pm
Opinion: Student entrepreneurs can explore their passions while pursuing higher education
Being an entrepreneur is a state of mind – one that is becoming increasingly popular among undergraduate students. Starting a business and pursuing higher education are often viewed as mutually exclusive events – two separate realities that cannot exist simultaneously. Read more...
Photo: Sierra Benayon-Abraham poses in front of a stall featuring CC’s Closet Co., the sustainable fashion business she founded at the age of 16. (Courtesy of Sierra Benayon-Abraham)
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January 28, 9:03 pm
Opinion: Students can mitigate seasonal depression by embracing weather, taking precautions
Winter quarter can be a rough time for many Bruins. With the cloudy skies, heavy rain and overall gloomy days, the poor weather may take a toll on students’ mental health and ability to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Read more...
Photo: Students clutch their umbrellas as they walk on campus during a rainstorm last year. With the prospect of colder and wetter winters in Los Angeles on the horizon, Bruins can act to mitigate the effects of seasonal affective disorder. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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January 25, 9:06 pm
Opinion: UCLA Dining must take steps to make fresh produce more accessible to students
While UCLA prides itself on its nationally recognized dining halls, fruits and vegetables remain largely inaccessible for many students despite being core components of a healthy diet. Read more...
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January 21, 10:38 pm
From living to learning: Advice on studying abroad in Florence, Italy
When I began preparing for my semester in Florence, my Google Drive was inundated with recommendations for Italian restaurants, bars, travel destinations and coffee shops. As I assumed the role of detective, I collected as much information as I could about studying abroad in Italy to alleviate my fears about living in a new country. Read more...
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January 21, 9:50 pm
Opinion: Gender equality in education is needed for girls in Pakistan to pursue dreams
I am surrounded by women in my French literature class, physiology class and pre-medical club meetings. I feel at home, like I belong. I am 19 years old, and when I say I am a student and plan to be for many years to come, I am met with grins and encouragement. Read more...
Photo: Young children learning at a school in a rural area of Pakistan are pictured. (Courtesy of Teach a Kid Make Individual Life)