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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August 19, 9:02 pm
Opinion: Jumping into uncertainty with trust, courage at UCLA and beyond
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)
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August 19, 8:53 pm
Opinion: Finding home away from home at UCLA as an out-of-state student
“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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August 19, 2:03 pm
Opinion: Running past my limits was a turning point in my college experience
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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August 11, 3:07 pm
Opinion: Understanding the effects of extreme heat in a warming world
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)
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July 30, 11:16 am
Opinion: Banish bad luck circles and embrace positivity rather than negative superstitions
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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June 28, 10:24 am
Honoring my father’s legacy while finding purpose at UCLA
This post was updated July 2 at 5:53 p.m. I thought college was meant to be a time of excitement, adventure and personal growth. It was supposed to be a chapter of my life during which I would flourish, gain independence and step into adulthood with confidence. Read more...
Photo: Sarah Nalbandian and her father pose for a portrait. (Courtesy of Sarah Nalbandian)