I’ll never forget the day that I first experienced life as a North Campus major in the rough terrains of South Campus. When I revealed to an engineer in my math class that I was a political science and physiological science student, he scoffed, “Political science isn’t even real science.” This led me to explain […]
Author Archives: Lana Yoo
As death penalty fades, U.S. should follow suit
It seems that capital punishment stands on death row, and rightfully so. Developments within the case of convicted murderer and rapist Michael Morales are convincing enough to illustrate capital punishment’s termination in the United States. Morales’ execution by lethal injection was postponed when the anesthesiologists assisting with the execution refused to participate, stating that the […]
Impersonal education afflicts big schools
Fishing is one of the most stressful activities I have ever experienced. Multiple attempts to whip the fishing pole into the vast ocean left me physically and mentally weary. However, the most distressing part was the limited interaction required in the sport; sitting perfectly still until the right catch came along left me rather bored […]
Earthquake spurs fundraising efforts
Though an earthquake shook the region of Kashmir on the opposite side of the globe, some UCLA students have already joined in the efforts to help alleviate the devastating effects. The disputed region borders both India and Pakistan, and both nations lay claim to it. Members of the Pakistani Students Association asked for donations on […]
UC helps to put books online
In an effort to provide greater public access to books, the University of California recently announced a partnership with the Open Content Alliance, a project that plans to scan and upload thousands of print materials onto the Internet. Led by Yahoo!, the Alliance will be accessible to the general public starting in January 2006. These […]
Students work to pass DREAM Act
Despite setbacks, some UCLA students continue to take part in efforts to enact the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which some believe will open greater opportunities for children of undocumented immigrants. Introduced in 2003, the act would offer lawful permanent resident status to qualified undocumented students who are in the progress of […]
Students protest filibuster legislation
Passersby on Bruin Walk learned about the Constitution’s fundamental ideas as well as recipes for various meals via a megaphone Thursday. The Bruin Democrats organized a mock filibuster on Bruin Walk, participating in a nationwide political movement initiated by Princeton University students in response to recent Congressional pressures to amend filibuster policies on the Senate […]