The California state legislature has taken to scapegoating nonresident students in a quixotic attempt to “serve” residents. But waging a proxy war against out-of-staters will not help Californians. Last month, University of California president Janet Napolitano announced a proposition to cap non-Californian student enrollment at their current levels at UCLA, UC Berkeley and UCSD, and […]
Author Archives: Gael Adrien Mbama
Gael Adrien Mbama: Greek life, student organizations should collaborate on philanthropy
When many people think about Greek life at UCLA, the first things that come to mind are the “Kanye Western” and Pi Kappa Phi controversies. But the negative stigma shouldn’t overshadow the positive initiatives spearheaded by sororities and fraternities: their philanthropic efforts. Many fraternities and sororities at UCLA engage in philanthropy, such as fundraising for […]
Gael Adrien Mbama: Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion can do more to unify students
It is crucial in the wake of all-time-high racial divisions in this country for progressive college students to stick together. Unfortunately, as surprising as it sounds, we live on a divided campus. Many people on the UCLA campus tend to remain within their own communities. UCLA appointed Jerry Kang as the first vice chancellor for […]
Gael Adrien Mbama: UCLA must create, promote Adderall abuse aid programs
With midterm season fast approaching, Adderall continues to tempt students as an easy answer to academic stress. Many college students throughout the country will be relying on Adderall, a form of amphetamine, to get through deadlines, essays and exams. The drug is prescribed to people who suffer from attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity […]
LA Metro launches new hotline to reduce harassment on trains, buses
Los Angeles Metro launched a 24/7 hotline Jan. 11 for passengers to report sexual harassment on its trains and buses. Counselors from Peace Over Violence, a community advocacy nonprofit, manage the confidential hotline. The trained counselors give advice to help callers safely handle conflicts. The number for the hotline is 1-844-633-5464 and it is available […]
LA committee considers changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
A Los Angeles city committee met last week to discuss replacing Columbus Day with a holiday that would celebrate Native Americans. The Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission presented a report in favor of establishing Indigenous Peoples Day to the Arts, Parks and River Committee. Mitch O’Farrell, chair of the committee and a Los Angeles […]