At UCLA, for whom the bell curve tolls depends on the professor and not much else. The bell curve, a statistical measure of grading, assesses students’ academic performance relative to other students in the class. Read more...

Photo: Bell curves do not account for the variety of circumstances students face. Professors might not be able to accommodate every student’s experience, but implementing an absolute grading scale would give disadvantaged students a better shot at securing the grade they deserve. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)

UCLA is known for its campuswide commitment to sustainability and waste management. But the volume of garbage left behind in the hallways of student dorms and apartments at the end of the year counters that message. Read more...

Photo: (Rachel Zhu/Daily Bruin)

The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars can be called a one-stop shop for everything an international student needs to thrive at UCLA. Unfortunately, it is a one-stop shop that doesn’t know how to advertise its products. Read more...

Photo: The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars sits at the base of the Hill and provides a variety of services for international students. The Dashew Center does a good job publicizing its social events, but its academic programs – many of which are crucial to students – don’t enjoy that level of publicity. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)