While social networking sites are often used by students as tools of procrastination, in light of the recent chaos of the Iranian elections, these sites have become important bearers of information.
Author Archives: Bobbie Nickel
Unemployment is not a concern for some graduates
Many UCLA graduates are finding themselves unemployed this summer, and not exactly minding it.
Obama picks first Hispanic justice
President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor, a federal appeals judge with a challenging and successful history, to be the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
E-education for all
A new partnership between UC and a state program will make academic college preparation courses available to all K-12 schools in California.
How do I? Learn to network and use resources to land a great job
Your dream job or internship isn’t necessarily out of reach ““ if you know where to look for networking opportunities and how to present yourself to potential employers.
How Do I: Take small steps to cut the cost of living
To avoid the impacts of the economy in your own housing situation, consider the little things you can do to reduce the cost of living in an apartment as a college student.
Don’t have a car? Don’t sweat it
Even if road trips are threatened by the economy or global warming, you can still get around without a car of your own, whether you’re taking the train to visit a friend at another school or sharing a ride home with another student you found on a Facebook application.