Author Archives: Sarah Mier

Students with a degree in things like philosophy or women’s studies wonder what jobs could possibly apply to their field of study post-graduation.

A casual jaunt along Bruin Walk is all it takes for any student to realize how dedicated our student body is to social justice causes. That’s why it was no surprise to hear that, after urging from the student body, the Associated Students UCLA decided not to renew its contract with Russell Athletic due to accusations of unfair labor practices.

As most UCLA students hail from California, it’s typical to ask fellow Bruins which part of the state they call home. Inevitably, some of the NorCal versus SoCal stereotypes will surface. What immediately comes to mind are the cliche differences like the use of the expressions “brah” and “hella.” These stereotypes may be true, but there is a more important issue characterizing each region that is critical to our state’s health ““ water.

A small group of dedicated students have long been rallying around environmental issues.

Following the decline in enrollment capacity, as called for by the UC Board of Regents, pressure on high school students to gain acceptance to a University of California campus has increased significantly.

“Today, I not only had three midterms, but I found a leak in my apartment, I got a $200 traffic ticket, and my boyfriend broke up with me over Facebook Chat. FML.”

Hope, change, progress ““ three words displayed on posters, T-shirts and banners across Washington, D.C., throughout the inauguration weekend.