Since 1919
A Wall Street Journal op-ed recently proposed banning fraternities. What do you think of this proposal, and do you think the stereotypes surrounding fraternities are true?
Tracy Tran
Third-year, psychology
“I don’t think (a ban) is a good idea since frats are a very intrinsic part of college culture.
Dipping a strainer into a pot of boiling water, Anna Reutinger catches chunks of beets ““ slick, dark purple roots streaked with fuchsia.
Hands fold squares of colored paper, aligning the edges to make a triangle. Then, fingers dig into the pocket of paper, popping out a rhombus, which closes back on itself to become a diamond.
When Yun Shin arrived at UCLA as a transfer student, she felt the full weight of the label ”“ she had landed in a world where many students already had groups of friends, and there was no niche she could easily fall into.
Throughout the 26 hours of Dance Marathon, participants pumped their fists, jumped up and down and bobbed their heads to the beats of the Black Eyed Peas and Journey, among other artists.
Tie-dye, sequins and neon colors were popular choices during the decades costume theme.
As the marathon begins, most dancers burst with energy as they move to the beat. Keeping up that strength for 26 hours straight is a matter of willpower, but also a matter of preparation.
In the week before Dance Marathon, second-year physiological sciences student Celina Mercer and second-year anthropology student Sarah Shaw cut back on their regular workouts to give their bodies some rest. As veterans of the marathon, they have taken several steps to ensure their endurance through the night.
