I always had strong opinions growing up, so when I saw Daily Bruin Opinion was hiring, I thought, “Why not?” When I sauntered into the office for the first time, as a far-too cocky second-year, I was in for a rude awakening. The interview was hard, much harder than I had expected. I was asked […]
Author Archives: Chris Busco
EDI office lacks inclusivity necessary to promote diversity throughout UCLA
In the wake of rich, white kids being able to buy their way into college and faculty growing increasingly concerned about the lack of diversity in their leadership, it’s easy to turn to UCLA’s designated solution-maker: the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. But cut through the sleek website, carefully crafted copy- and buzzword- filled […]
UCLA Extension interim leadership makes promising progress in mending previous faults
With the departure of three deans and the voluntary exodus of 23 percent of its staff, UCLA Extension was careening toward a cliff with no one at the wheel. And without a solid game plan, it might just be over the edge in half a year. UCLA Extension is an invaluable arm of UCLA, providing […]
Bungled rollout of legal recreational marijuana weakens legitimate vendors
It’s impossible not to be confronted with broken promises and dashed expectations looking back on the first year of California’s legal recreational marijuana market. In fact, you would have to be smoking something pretty strong to see California’s efforts as anything less than a disappointment. California’s pot legalization, hailed as a giant leap forward in […]
Media literacy GE classes necessary to help students navigate modern platforms
What do you get when CNN’s Jim Acosta, President Donald Trump’s administration and a doctored video enter the national news media? A new low in our post-truth reality. Gone are the days when the national media landscape was dominated by clear ideological narratives driven by an elite class of political, economic and media figures. A […]
UCLA must invest in infrastructure for e-scooters, future alternative transport
Anybody who has visited UCLA’s campus recently can’t help but notice its brick-laden paths are abuzz with whirring motorized scooters weaving in and out through crowds of students. The barely avoided collisions and recent proliferation of university police officers in heavily trafficked areas give the impression of a campus at war – between those who […]
UCLA severs access to learning platform, compromizing students’ employability
Harder, faster, better, stronger. Those aren’t just the lyrics to a catchy song. For thousands of UCLA students these words are a daunting reality as the job market forces them to know more, perform better and adapt faster. The reality is no degree, regardless of rigor, intensity or technicality, can prepare students for the challenges […]