Thursday, June 19

The Black Bruin Experience: Divine Nine deserve visibility to honor trailblazing legacy on campus

This post was updated Feb. 5 at 11:28 p.m. On Jan. 23, 1923, a group of women came together to charter the Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated at UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Ashley Anderson and Christian Harris are members of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., the first sorority on campus, and Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., the first fraternity on campus, respectively. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Opinion: Student entrepreneurs can explore their passions while pursuing higher education

Being an entrepreneur is a state of mind – one that is becoming increasingly popular among undergraduate students. Starting a business and pursuing higher education are often viewed as mutually exclusive events – two separate realities that cannot exist simultaneously. Read more...

Photo: Sierra Benayon-Abraham poses in front of a stall featuring CC’s Closet Co., the sustainable fashion business she founded at the age of 16. (Courtesy of Sierra Benayon-Abraham)


Opinion: Students can mitigate seasonal depression by embracing weather, taking precautions

Winter quarter can be a rough time for many Bruins. With the cloudy skies, heavy rain and overall gloomy days, the poor weather may take a toll on students’ mental health and ability to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Read more...

Photo: Students clutch their umbrellas as they walk on campus during a rainstorm last year. With the prospect of colder and wetter winters in Los Angeles on the horizon, Bruins can act to mitigate the effects of seasonal affective disorder. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)



From living to learning: Advice on studying abroad in Florence, Italy

When I began preparing for my semester in Florence, my Google Drive was inundated with recommendations for Italian restaurants, bars, travel destinations and coffee shops. As I assumed the role of detective, I collected as much information as I could about studying abroad in Italy to alleviate my fears about living in a new country. Read more...

Photo: (Kimi Jung/Daily Bruin staff)


Opinion: Gender equality in education is needed for girls in Pakistan to pursue dreams

I am surrounded by women in my French literature class, physiology class and pre-medical club meetings. I feel at home, like I belong. I am 19 years old, and when I say I am a student and plan to be for many years to come, I am met with grins and encouragement. Read more...

Photo: Young children learning at a school in a rural area of Pakistan are pictured. (Courtesy of Teach a Kid Make Individual Life)




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