Students have to deal with many stressors at UCLA, such as difficult courses and imposter syndrome. But the most anxiety-inducing factor isn’t even related to academics – it’s the expenses. Read more...
Photo: The North Westwood Neighborhood Council’s proposal to remove parking minimums from zoning regulations could help out students by making rent more affordable. (Courtney Quirmbach/Daily Bruin)
The internet is forever, but students’ futures shouldn’t be dictated by their pasts. In January, Kaplan Test Prep reported 36% of college admissions officers view applicants’ social media profiles, an 11% bump from last year. Read more...
Photo: Considering applicants’ social media accounts in admissions decisions could prove to be a waste of time and valuable resources for admissions officers. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Despite the constant turmoil, questionable accountability and ethical ambiguity circling the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the Office of the President may finally be making strides for the student body. Read more...
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Despite the ever-growing presence of global warming, the University of California has only continued to bring the heat. The current UC President, Janet Napolitano, announced last year she would be stepping down in August. Read more...
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For an incoming Bruin, over 130 majors and a world-renowned campus can feel overwhelming. But the endless options are forever limited by UCLA’s core curriculum. UCLA offers a core curriculum system of classes, which requires students to fulfill requirements in set categories of subjects for general education in order to graduate, only differing slightly among the university’s five different colleges. Read more...
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The American food industry does a very good job of keeping consumers in the dark about where their food comes from – even students at the No. Read more...
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The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a monopoly on California’s monthly energy bills. But greed and private profit motives should be reserved for board games – not the lives of 16 million people. Read more...
Photo: The Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a history of negligence that has impacted residents during times of disaster. A switch to public ownership would increase accountability. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
