College can be a hostile environment when you’re on your own for the first time. And if you’re stuck with a horror-story roommate – one who snores loudly, comes home intoxicated every night or always needs “alone time” with their significant other – it can be even worse. Read more...
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Angelenos are no strangers to waiting in traffic – even when they’re trying to fly into this city. The Los Angeles International Airport is notorious for chaotic curbsides at its terminals. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 12 at 5:45 p.m. They were there for a good time and not for a long time. But the aftermath of the Roebling block party isn’t one we can conveniently blackout from our memory. Read more...
Let’s talk about marginalized, stigmatized and oppressed communities. Just a guess, but previously incarcerated students at UCLA probably didn’t come to mind. These students comprise a community that continuously faces obstacles when attending and pursuing higher education at an institution like ours. Read more...
Photo: Formerly incarcerated students at UCLA aren’t given a fair chance, with a lack of resources preventing a smooth transition into the college life. An orientation program hosted by the Underground Scholars Initiative can kickstart them on a better path. (Daily Bruin file photo)
For a university that’s no stranger to boasting top-ranking statistics, UCLA seems to shy away from one number in particular: rising sexual assault rates. UCPD released a report last week that reflected a nearly 40% rise in reported instances of sexual assault on campus in 2018. Read more...
Photo: Sexual assault at UCLA is no longer a shocking revelation. An increase in reported instances of sexual assault highlights a sloppy handling of such sensitive situations on UCLA’s behalf. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
This past year, UCLA was under federal investigation for granting white, wealthy applicants admission based on bribes – not merit. As a new school year begins, we must not overlook the undergraduate population of underrepresented racial/ethnic minority (URM) students who actually earned their spots. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 8 at 2:01 p.m. USAC finally found a way to get students on the Academic Senate – by giving them money. Read more...
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