Students at UCLA live their lives with a mild sense of existential panic. And in recent years, it hasn’t just been about grades – eco-anxiety has also been thrown into the mix. Read more...
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January 21, 11:29 pm
Exclusion of Black Lives Matter at Women’s March LA sacrifices representation
The Women’s March on Saturday coincided aptly with the centennial anniversary of the 19th amendment’s ratification. But despite 100 years of progress, there’s more to be done – specifically, within the march itself. Read more...
Photo: Carolina Nuñez (left) and Melanie Siafega (right) hold up signs as they march. Nuñez said she is at the march to create a better future for her kids and grandkids. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin)
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January 21, 11:25 pm
Performance arts students deserve same health resources as other athletes
Pain is temporary, but GPA lasts forever. Unless you’re a performing arts student getting injured consistently, that is. UCLA is home to a world-renowned performing arts department, and its students pursue college as a way to practice their passions. Read more...
Photo: Performing arts students face intense physical stress in pursuit of class grades and accolades. These students’ workloads are akin to the stresses of NCAA athletes, but they aren’t afforded have the same amount of medical support. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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January 20, 10:02 pm
Facebook buy and sell groups cannot cover for class overenrollment issues
If you thought buying a spot in college was the only monetary transaction happening in the University of California system, you thought wrong. Most students at UCLA have experienced not getting into the classes they want. Read more...
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January 16, 9:50 pm
UCLA advertising schemes take advantage of unsuspecting students
Paying for a full UCLA subscription doesn’t mean you won’t have ads. UCLA is a research university, but it’s also a business. For the 2018 fiscal year, UCLA made about $7.6 billion in revenue – a number which includes operating revenue from organizations such as the UCLA Health System, as well as profits from trademarks and branding fees. Read more...
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January 16, 9:46 pm
Standardized testing is not detrimental to the college application process
Is it b) or not b)? That is the question. At least it’s the question on the minds of millions of SAT and ACT test-takers every year. Read more...
Photo: There is no end in sight to the ongoing debate of whether or not the University of California and other colleges should keep considering standardized test scores in admissions processes. But, the UC ultimately reserves the right to consider test scores with their applicants. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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January 15, 10:39 pm
Utilizing digital activism will be crucial in improving UCLA’s civic engagement
While students’ social media feeds are filled with bikini pictures and vacation getaways, there is one group sorely missing out on capturing their attention – student-run UCLA organizations. Read more...
Photo: (Clara Vamvulescu/Daily Bruin)