Love is about similarities, not soulmates

How nice it must be to live in Michael Buble’s lyrical world of moondances, soulmates, and flying honeymoons. In “Come Fly with Me,” he croons, “You may hear all the angels cheer because we’re together.” I imagine also that pink bunnies and dewy-eyed puppies must be waltzing while cherubs and lambs are exchanging Valentines. This […]

Academic race leaves learning in the dust

Our university’s new tagline states, “There is no typical UCLA student or faculty member. The only common denominator is an appetite for excellence.” I beg to differ. What the phrase could say instead is this: “The only common denominator among students is a penchant for procrastination and an attitude for apathy.” Consider third-year mathematics student […]

Keep your head intact by seeking help

If someone skateboarded down Bruin Walk, lost control, and crashed into the bear, that person would then go to the hospital immediately. Alternately, if someone got drunk to escape feelings of anxiety and sadness on a nightly basis, a mess of psychological problems might ensue. However, that person would probably wait several years before seeking […]