Meaningful Locations

As the Class of 2016 finishes up their finals and prepare their goodbyes, two outgoing seniors revisit the places which meant the most to them on campus. SCRIPT LAKSHMANAN: My name is Naeha Lakshmanan, my major is microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics with a minor in music industry and I’m a fourth-year. ALARKON: Lakshmanan still […]

Boots on the Ground: The Long March Ahead

For the entire project including stories and photos, visit the Boots on the Ground web page.  ROTC cadets from schools across Southern California, including UCLA, completed a four-day Leadership Development Exercise at the Marine Corps Base in Camp Pendleton earlier this April. Apart from being assessed on how well they executed military tactics and displayed physical […]

Boots on the Ground: Michael McDermott’s Cadet Diary

For the entire project including stories and photos, visit the Boots on the Ground web page.  Michael McDermott, 18, studies Business Finance and Computer Science at California State University Northridge. He recorded his recent experience training as an ROTC Cadet and member of the Bruin Battalion. The Spring Leadership Development Exercise took place from April 14 […]