When the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31, it’s safe to say a life-threatening pandemic wasn’t part of most people’s 2020 plans. Since the onset of the outbreak, the current news cycle has been consumed by coronavirus coverage, and each breaking update seems to bring worse updates than the day before. Read more...
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This sucks. It really, really sucks. There isn’t any other way to put it. UCLA officials announced Friday that spring quarter classes would be conducted entirely online in response to widespread cases of the novel coronavirus. Read more...
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Studying for finals is about to begin, but the news cycle on campus this week has been a lot more interesting than poring over textbooks. This week’s big events include Super Tuesday, graduate student strikes and a declaration of a state of emergency. Read more...
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While free college tuition seems like a dream, it will soon be a dream come true for some students at USC come fall 2020. High tuition, expensive books and countless other costs – it’s no secret that paying for college is difficult for many students. Read more...
Photo: The University of Southern California recently announced a plan to expand its financial aid to undergraduate students by providing tuition-free education to families with an annual income of $80,000 or less. (Courtesy of Matt Lin)
Week eight has been filled with reminders of the past and glimpses of the future. From more convictions in the college admissions scandal to the fast-approaching California primary, here’s This Week in the News. Read more...
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The debate over the use of facial recognition software on college campuses has reached UCLA, and the arguments over the technology’s pros and cons have come to a head. Read more...
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Graduate students at the University of California, Santa Cruz have had enough, and their message at the picket lines is spreading. The UCSC students began a strike Feb. Read more...
Photo: Following a strike from graduate students at University of California, Santa Cruz, students across the UC are speaking out against a lack of affordable housing options alongside minimal compensation for their work as TAs. Some UCLA students have protested to demonstrate support. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
