Although the UCLA student body is positioned to be incredibly influential in local politics, this emerging voting bloc is often undermined. Many critical issues are handled on the local level, yet many Bruins choose not to vote or remain registered to vote elsewhere while living and attending school in Los Angeles. Read more...
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Spreading knowledge is vital to maintaining a well-informed society – hiding it, on the other hand, is foundational to maintaining power. Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis moved to ban a pilot Advanced Placement African American Studies course in his state. Read more...
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Growing up as a young Black girl, I was constantly taught to hate myself. I remember gazing into the mirror to meticulously criticize the intricate coils, kinks and textures that made up my uniquely shaped afro – I despised everything about it. Read more...
Photo: Black hair encompasses a variety of unique styles and textures. Ashanti Starks, Nene Usim, Laila Wheeler, Sydni Brewer, Ebony Jones and Rebecca Usigbe are pictured from left to right. (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)
I often hear that going to community college is the easy way out, that transferring is so much easier than applying like everyone else, or that transfer students just couldn’t get into a four-year university the first time around. Read more...
Photo: The Enormous Activities Fair is pictured. UCLA transfer students should be more closely integrated into clubs for traditional students to cultivate an inclusive environment. (Daily Bruin file photo)
From phone calls with friends and family to academic presentations and interviews for prospective careers, vocal communication is a critical skill to learn in our personal and professional lives. Read more...
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Football is known to be a dangerous sport, but the reality for student and professional athletes may be much deeper than we think. Whether it is in the National Collegiate Athletic Association or the National Football League, a lack of education and awareness of brain trauma impacts puts all players at risk. Read more...
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As the public increasingly relies on scientists for counsel on global issues such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists must be prepared to respond to that need amid the rising tide of misinformation. Read more...
Photo: Young Hall, which houses the chemistry and biochemistry departments, is pictured. Students in STEM fields should take a required communication class. (Daily Bruin file photo)
