“Before turning in my hiring paperwork, I had already worked nine hours. Will I get paid for those?” The answer, I quickly learned, was no. This is not an individual problem – students across campus find themselves in the red at the hands of UCLA work-study. Read more...

Photo: UCLA students participating in work-study face myriad complications before they can even recieve payment for the number of hours they worked. An automated system of reminders or an FAQ page on work-study information could alleviate confusion and help them get paid.(Daily Bruin file photo)

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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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)

UCLA is diverse in every way but one. Our campus welcomes and celebrates a diverse range of backgrounds and identities, from race to sexual orientation. There is one category, however, in which UCLA demands homogeneity – political views. Read more...

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As the ever-changing state of our planet plunges humanity into crisis, words truly matter now more than ever. Unless, of course, you are a wealthy institution providing surface-level promises. Read more...

Photo: The UC, including UCLA, have committed to take steps toward reaching carbon neutrality by 2025. However, the continued rate of carbon emission suggests a lack of action on UCLA’s behalf. It must be realistic with students about its progress in reaching the currently unattainable goals. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)