As my postmidterm self sits here bingewatching the last episode of “13 Reasons Why,” I can’t help but feel conflicted. For those of you that aren’t familiar with the show, its storyline revolves around Hannah Baker, a high schooler who commits suicide. She leaves behind 13 tapes, each one dedicated to a different person who […]
Author Archives: Sravya Jaladanki
The Quad: Students learn from older adults through volunteer programs
If you know me, then you know my favorite person is my grandma. She is my best friend, and even though she’s thousands of miles away, I never hesitate to wake her up at 3 a.m. if I feel a sudden urge to talk to her. Despite her older age, she contains an innocence and […]
‘Pre-med or pre-health?’
Press Pass: A look at Daily Bruin’s information stonewalls
President Donald Trump’s anti-media antics never fail to surprise me. A few weeks ago, Trump decided to ban certain media outlets from attending his press briefings. He participated in what is called “stonewalling,” which is when someone decides to withhold or delay information because they simply don’t want to face the repercussions of releasing that […]
Trivial Pursuits Tuesday: Waiting in the cold for late-night De Neve
In this week’s Trivial Pursuits, blogging contributors Yixuan Jiang and Sravya Jaladanki look into the issue of how students are required to wait outside in cold weather for late-night De Neve. Tune in as we investigate the underlying reasons students are relegated to outside of the building.
The Quad: Clickbait isn’t new – tips for spotting fake/sensational news
“FAKE NEWS – A TOTAL POLITICAL WITCH HUNT!” I don’t even have to say a name for his face to pop into your head. Trump’s tweets are charged with a certain degree of ignorance and anger that makes it difficult to mistake them for anyone else’s. The emphasis placed on “fake news” is also a […]
The Quad: Put away your phone for something real this Valentine’s Day
I still don’t understand why Valentine’s Day is a thing. Yes, if you have a significant other it’s the one day of the whole year when you can be nauseatingly affectionate in public and get away with it. But for those that don’t have a special someone, it’s one day it’s excusable for you to […]