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February 11, 1:08 pm

Environmental science students, faculty continue work despite mental toll

Daniel Blumstein feels like he has been shouting into a void his entire career as an environmental scientist. The professor of ecology and evolutionary biology coauthored a paper in January that examined the status of pressing environmental issues. Read more...

Photo: Some environmental science students and faculty feel burdened by grim projections of the future of the planet. Still, they continue their work because of its importance. (Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Jane Houle/UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin, courtesy of Ashley Kruythoff, courtesy of Daniel Blumstein)

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February 8, 2:53 pm

Remembering Maria Wilcox, advocate for underrepresented students

If there was a patron saint of UCLA, it would have been Maria Wilcox, Julie Mendoza said. “I swear to God, it would be Maria,” said Mendoza, a former director of research and evaluation for University of California College Prep Online who saw Maria as a sister. Read more...

Photo: Maria Wilcox – a former associate director of the Early Academic Outreach Program at UCLA, student affairs officer at UCLA Admission and law graduate student – died Jan. 4 at the age of 57. She is remembered as a loving person who was dedicated to helping underrepresented communities pursue higher education. (Courtesy of Richard Salazar)

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February 6, 1:41 pm

What it means to be a plant parent

These Bruins have blossomed into plant parents during quarantine. UCLA students discuss the plants in their lives, how they first got started with planting, tips for future plant owners and the importance of plants on their mental health. Read more...

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February 6, 11:56 am

Wellness from Home: Students find solace in caring for plants to help overcome stresses of pandemic

From caring for plants to arts and crafts, many Bruins have taken up new hobbies to cope with various stresses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Wellness from Home” will highlight the different ways Bruins have been practicing self-care during quarantine and how other students can begin prioritizing their mental health. Read more...

Photo: Third-year political science student Kayla Lam is one of many UCLA students who have used plants as a means of self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tess Horowitz/Daily Bruin)

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February 5, 8:03 pm

Bruins for Change: Descendants of survivors aim to educate students on impact of genocide

From Jackie Robinson to Cindy Montañez, many Bruins have historically been on the frontlines in taking initiative for social justice issues. Some Bruins are following in their footsteps, using their voices to make change. Read more...

Photo: Amelia Konomos (top left), Tanya Boghosian (top right) and Sonya Ashikyan (bottom) started the Genocide Relief and Awareness club to raise awareness of past and ongoing genocides.(Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin)

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February 3, 4:16 pm

Some immunocompromised students express reservations about campus reopening plans

Kausalya Kethu turns the decision of whether or not she should return to campus in the fall over and over in her mind. Though others can make the decision to return without a second thought, Kethu can’t – she is immunocompromised. Read more...

Photo: Some immunocompromised students are concerned about their safety for a possible return to campus this fall. (Harold Lee/Daily Bruin)

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January 30, 1:15 pm

Students share their experiences of being essential workers in grocery stores

For some students who work at grocery stores, being an essential worker has lost its novelty. “I didn’t even think about me as being an essential worker,” said Wanye’ Yoakum, a third-year African American studies and theater student who works at Target in Santa Monica. Read more...

Photo: Koray Mentesoglu, who works at Whole Foods Market, and several other students employed at grocery stores do not consider themselves essential workers. For some, the novelty of the term has disappeared. (Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)


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