This post was updated May 31 at 7:34 p.m. A hidden oasis on the outskirts of campus known as “Narnia” is a popular spot for UCLA students to hang out with friends, take a walk or, much like the name suggests, feel transported to a quiet and magical place away from the bustling bubble of Los Angeles. Read more...
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May 19, 11:36 am
Editorial: USAC should protect its constituents’ rights, not dictate what speech is allowed
This post was updated May 27 at 8:31 p.m. Several campus organizations hosted an April 14 event where Omer Shem Tov, a former Israeli hostage, spoke about his experience in captivity. Read more...
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May 18, 1:44 pm
Opinion: Grabbing coffee is more than an act of caffeination. It’s about connecting.
This post was updated May 25 at 8:51 p.m. I walk into Westwood with one thought on my mind: I need a cup of coffee. What used to be an action with one goal – getting caffeine into my body – has manifested into so much more. Read more...
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May 18, 12:39 pm
Opinion: It is up to students to resist normalization of extreme rhetoric online
This post was updated May 31 at 7:24 p.m. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” This statement made by President Donald Trump on Truth Social is part of a broader pattern of provocative and controversial rhetoric. Read more...
Photo: A phone opened to a social media platform is pictured above. Tia Jolie Cooper argues students must resist the normalization of extreme rhetoric on the internet. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 17, 12:34 pm
Opinion: Loneliness takes a village as college students need support, community
This post was updated May 27 at 8:44 p.m. Turning down an offer to grab lunch. Skipping classes. Working on a group project alone. Deciding not to go out on the weekend. Read more...
Photo: Perloff Hall is pictured. Columnist Bockman Cheung argues loneliness is more than an individual responsibility; it is something all students must work to combat. (Gabby Yang/Daily Bruin)
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May 14, 11:43 am
Opinion: College sports’ unregulated NIL system trades culture for money
This post was updated May 25 at 8:59 p.m. Nico Iamaleava’s college football career lasted less than two seasons before it became a case study in the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. Read more...
Photo: Pauley Pavilion is pictured above. Columnist Tenley Hill argues unregulated name, image and likeness deals create a college sports culture centered around money. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 14, 11:29 am
Opinion: Embrace the cringe because being cringey is being free
One of my biggest fears is coming across as cringey. I’ll do all that I can to avoid embarrassment. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on why I even care. Read more...
Photo: Avery Tucker / Daily Bruin