Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 30, 1:22 am
Worrisome unemployment forecast warrants caution for future postgrad
Halloween might be a month away, but that’s not what Bruins should be afraid of. A new nightmare is on the horizon: rising unemployment rates in 2020. Read more...
Photo: Anderson Forecast has warned of a possible recession in 2020, giving UCLA students inching closer toward postgrad life something to worry about. While a recession isn’t guaranteed, increasing unemployment rates could be an impediment on future job prospects. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)
Editorials, Opinion
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September 30, 1:19 am
Editorial: Lackluster support for international students displays trend of lip service
Arriving to college as an international student is often a leap of faith. But at UCLA, making that leap might mean falling into an underfunded abyss. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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September 26, 11:33 pm
Op-ed: UC should offer more resources to support graduate students’ mental health
Graduate school brings transitions and professional development for students; many go to graduate school with the hopes of becoming experts in a specific field and ultimately beating the odds to become future tenure-track faculty. Read more...
Photo: (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 26, 11:23 pm
UCLA lacks majors that provide useful, real-life preparation for students’ careers
Choosing a major is hard. What’s even harder is graduating with a major that actually prepares you for a job. And at UCLA, that decision is even more daunting. Read more...
Photo: Students in social sciences with a dream career already in mind are disadvantaged by UCLA’s broad majors, which fail to provide them necessary skills for their desired jobs. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 25, 10:48 pm
The Hill perpetuates a culture of isolation, loneliness in some dorms
With the new school year come hopeful freshmen settling into their dorms, getting used to their twin XL comforters and cleaning mysterious carpet stains. But they will inevitably feel a sense of loneliness creep in. Read more...
Photo: (Jae Su/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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September 25, 10:10 pm
Editorial: Napolitano’s tenure has been commendable, can be learned from by next president
This may be the end of an era for University of California President Janet Napolitano, but her office remains intact and the institution retains its impact. Read more...