Friday, January 2

Women’s right to be hairy unrecognized

Ah, summer is here again ““ the time when women start baring their midriffs, legs and arms, and donning bikinis, tank tops and shorts. And, for me, it’s also the time when people start staring at my body, whispering about me behind my back, and asking me if I’m European. Read more...



Culture shock is a state of mind

As I begin my third year at UCLA, I find myself experiencing what I’d like to call a mid-college identity crisis. Although I was born and raised in Northern California, I have been living in Westwood for two years during which my attitude, my dress, my speech, and even my hair have undergone a metamorphosis. Read more...


Speaks Out

If you could change UCLA in any way, what would you do? Andrea Chung Fourth-year Psychology “The only thing I would suggest changing is placing more emphasis in recognizing students that come back to school after leaving for awhile. Read more...


Police need to contain violence

There were two showdowns at the Staples Center the night the Lakers took the NBA title in Game 6. Watching Kobe Bryant take those final free throws, the crowd inside the Staples Center knew it was all over for the Pacers. Read more...


Speaks Out

What characterizes Generation X? Alma Aguirre Fourth-year History “For females, they’re more career-oriented. In previous generations, even if a woman got a degree, they wouldn’t utilize them. Read more...


Expose yourself to opportunities, careers

By Dario Bravo I have been at the EXPO Internship and Study Abroad Services Office of the UCLA Career Center for some 15 years. During my time here I have seen a number of students take advantage of internship and other experiential educational opportunities. Read more...