Yes, UCLA has great dorm food. But that cannot justify its inflated prices.

Whether it’s Tex-Mex at De Neve, Asian fusion at Feast at Rieber, health-conscious options at Bruin Plate or one of the many other choices available, UCLA delivers. If rotating menu options aren’t enough to excite your palate, customizable options like pizzas and sandwiches are available at The Study at Hedrick to satisfy the diverse tastes […]

Sam Smoot: GOP’s weaponization of Supreme Court will hurt everyday Americans

With a trade war on the horizon and thousands of immigrant children still separated from their families, it’s easy to miss the climax of what is being called one of the most influential labor cases of the last half-century. It’s even easier to miss its troubling political undertones. The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling […]

Sam Smoot: UCLA needs clearer universitywide guidelines regarding use of homework solution sites

In today’s cutthroat academic environment where university students are forced to contemplate which friends they would sacrifice to the volcano, it’s no wonder students often turn to online repositories to ensure good grades on their assignments. GitHub, Quizlet, Course Hero, Chegg – the options are many. While the differences in the format of these sites […]

Sam Smoot: Transportation police should pursue alternate methods to enforce scooter safety

My first ride on a Bird scooter was magical. The wind whipped through my hair as the sweaty masses of students vanished from my peripheral. I had 10 minutes to get to the public affairs building, and I was barely past De Neve Plaza. I was mentally preparing an argument for full credit on my […]

Sam Smoot: Confusing labels waste introduction of sustainable takeout materials

Takeout is great. The only problem is what you do once it’s taken out. Takeout options offered by UCLA Dining Services allow students to eat on the go when other options are unavailable. Popular locations, such as Rendezvous and The Study at Hedrick, however, produce a notable amount of waste because of their use of […]

Sam Smoot: UCLA clarifying zero-waste program would better incentivize students

When it comes to trash reduction at UCLA, things can get a little messy. The University of California launched its Zero Waste by 2020 program in 2007 with the goal of diverting solid waste from landfills. This means that garbage is processed through sustainable practices, such as recycling and composting, instead of being dumped in […]

USAC Recap – Feb. 13

Agenda: Amy Pojar, an administrative staffer from the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars, gave a special presentation about the center’s crosscultural training program, which helps facilitate communication between international and domestic students. UCPD Lt. Kevin Kilgore said they plan to implement security for protests regarding an upcoming out-of-state tuition hike planned for the […]