This post was updated Feb. 9 at 12:24 a.m. Editor’s note: The Bruin updated the art for this story. There were two reasons freshman me wanted to join the Daily Bruin – Taylor Swift and my computer science major. Read more...

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I didn’t expect my UCLA experience to be very meaningful. I knew I could have fun, try new activities and meet new people at UCLA. But to have a consequential time at a university I just transferred into within two years, all during a global pandemic, fed into my glass-half-empty mentality. Read more...

Photo: Andrew Panosian stands for a portrait. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)

There is no doubt that social media has revolutionized news consumption and the spread of information online. However, along with these benefits comes the imminent danger of misinformation and its severe consequences, both for those who consume it and society as a whole. Read more...

Photo: A pair of AirPods lies next to a phone with social media apps on its screen. Social media is a double-edged sword – while it can keep people informed of news in a quick and accessible way, it can also spread misinformation and panic. (Daily Bruin file photo)