This post was updated Oct. 1 at 7:37 p.m. What if Barbie had a nine-to-five, three kids and no babysitter? Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster “Barbie” illustrates our cultural obsession with women’s “choice,” or the feminist promise that women can pursue any career while raising a family. Read more...
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Sitting in class while the professor quickly scribbles on the chalkboard in what can only be described as hieroglyphics, sweat beads on my brow as I look around the room. Read more...
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As I jumped 700 feet into the unknown, it was in that exhilarating moment of ultimate freedom that I discovered the power of simply letting go. Read more...
Photo: A photo taken by Laila Wheeler at the Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa. (Courtesy of Wheeler)
“You’re not from around here, are you?” For many students, college is a time for exploration, learning and self-discovery. The newfound independence and responsibilities of adulthood are hallmarks of the undergraduate experience, which represents the first time most students live away from their families. Read more...
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This post was updated April 25 at 8:14 p.m. What am I even doing here? We were all sniffling as we stood outside on a chilly November night. Read more...
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Record-breaking temperatures and pervasive heat have been a universal theme this summer as extraordinary heat waves persist across the southern United States, Europe and Asia. The human-driven acceleration of climate change has transformed heat into a global issue. Read more...
Photo: The skyline of downtown Los Angeles at sunrise is pictured. As climate change continues to produce rising temperatures, more must be done to address the unequal and disproportionate consequences of our heating planet, argues columnist Tabitha Hiyane. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated July 30 at 3:52 p.m. UCLA students know that hard work and effort are the true determinants of success. But Bruins also have a tendency to believe that their accomplishments are due to luck or that they can expect better results with luck on their side. Read more...
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