I took one of those cliche let's-go-out-and-explore-other-cultures European tours this summer. I saw a lot of grass and buildings and museums and sandwiches. Read more...

When Dateline reporter Chris Hansen confronted pedophiles on Dateline's "To Catch a Predator," viewers watched as these men gave pathetic excuses for their behavior before being cast as society's "bad guys" and being put behind bars. Read more...

If I made any mistakes before my freshman year, they were that I browsed a few too many Bed Bath & Beyond catalogs and watched an overdose of "Gilmore Girls" reruns, allowing myself to falsely idealize the "glamour" of dorm life. Read more...

It's the start of a new school year, and most students have yet to sharpen their pencils or open their textbooks. Incoming students are not the only new additions to the UCLA community "“ we've appointed a new chancellor and elected a new set of student leaders. But like all new things, only time will tell if they will prove to be a valued force. Read more...

I am an aspiring hedonist. Read more...

The first hike for new students up Bruin Walk this fall may well be their first expedition into UCLA's rich community of student groups. Read more...

Getting involved with one of UCLA's many charitable organizations is simple: Take the time to slow down and grab a flier. Read more...