Graduate students are the backbone of American higher education programs. Teaching assistants grade homework and exams, read essays, and lead discussion sections designed to enrich learning and create a smaller classroom setting. Read more...
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April 11, 9:17 pm
Opinion: Flipped classrooms create counterproductive learning environment
Flipped classrooms are the antithesis of UCLA’s mission to provide a high-quality education. Flipped classrooms, a new method of learning in which students learn course content independently at home and master more difficult concepts in class discussions, are being implemented frequently into many course curricula. Read more...
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April 4, 8:52 pm
Opinion: Finding my identity after moving to Italy for high school
Airports have always fascinated me. Traveling as much as my family did, I was always excited to experience everything from check-in and security to even waiting at the gate. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Chiara Grasso, alongside her friends, smiles for a photo on a boat in Italy. (Courtesy of Chiara Grasso)
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March 16, 5:00 pm
Opinion: UC should put its mouth where its money is with investment transparency
This post was updated April 4 at 9:01 p.m. Any financial decisions made by our institution that have the ability to create a huge economic impact should be very carefully considered. Read more...
Photo: The entrance to UCLA Startup, which currently has a partnership with Blackstone’s charitable foundation through its Blackstone LaunchPad program, is pictured. The UC system must provide greater transparency about its $4 billion investment with Blackstone’s Real Estate Income Trust. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)
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March 13, 12:59 pm
Steps for UCLA to create fashion program should be taken to help students succeed
This post was last updated April 2 at 9:34 p.m. Whether it’s mixing patterns, layering unexpected pieces or accessorizing with eye-catching jewelry, Bruins are never afraid to make a bold statement with their clothing choices. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Daily Bruin Staff)
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March 12, 1:16 pm
Opinion: Torn between 2 crosstown campuses as a Trojan-turned-Bruin transfer student
This post was last updated April 2 at 9:30 p.m. “Where did you transfer from?” The conversation that follows is a dance I have become all too familiar with. Read more...
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March 10, 5:40 pm
Opinion: Current enrollment system prevents Bruins from taking necessary classes
This post was updated March 14 at 8:14 p.m. As the clock finally turns to enrollment time, countless Bruins will refresh the class planner on MyUCLA only to be met with red locks, yellow warning triangles and a sinking, hopeless feeling. Read more...
Photo: A laptop, which shows a locked political science class on the MyUCLA class planner, is pictured. UCLA must fix the enrollment system in order to make classes more accessible for all students. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin staff)