As much as people would like to think and argue that racism does not exist anymore at UCLA, Bret Polish believes it does. So he did something about it. Answering his personal mission to fight racism, Polish founded the White Identity Development Group last week, with the help of Jose Lara. The group’s mission is […]
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Undergraduates should carefully consider post-graduation options
For all those who think undergraduate fees at UCLA are expensive, be reminded that graduate school costs around three times as much. But benefits reaped and doors opened through graduate school may be worth far more. Like choosing a major, college or occupation, attending graduate school is a hard decision to make. There are no […]
A closer look: More than scores: Grad school admission is a package deal
Despite common misconceptions, a student’s GMAT, LSAT or MCAT score is not the only determining factor in his or her chances of being admitted to a graduate school. Test scores are just one part of the whole admissions package. Most directors of graduate admissions indicate that exam scores are necessary in the application process because […]
Looking for cheap rent, lots of space? Move south of Wilshire
During spring quarter, the biggest headache for many students is finding a home for the next year. Some will opt to commute from home through traffic, while others will luck out and get to stay in the dorms another year as a resident or as staff for the Office of Residential Life. But most will […]
Prop. 57 may only offer short-term relief
Budget and legislative experts are saying Proposition 57, heralded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a way to aid the fledgling California economy, would only serve to repay past debts, and will not have much of a long-term impact. “Proposition 57 provides a onetime infusion of cash to take care of this and last year’s budget […]
Online music sites offer legal options
The era of free downloads is coming to an end, whether college students with fast T1 connections like it or not. Intensified efforts to crack down on illegal file-sharing has made music fans more cautious and many now opt to pay for digital music. As a result, digital music is now available legally through music-download […]
Students vulnerable to ID theft
As you may be looking into buying a pair of shoes online, someone else may be looking into stealing your personal information. Identity theft is a crime that is quickly growing in the United States, especially with increasing Internet usage and the preponderance of personal information available online. Unfortunately, college students and graduates shopping or […]