Hold off on the hacksaws and gravel trucks – because grass is here to stay. In the wake of a “megadrought” and drying water reserves, California has taken a liking to ripping out the green and planting succulents in its stead. Angelenos were famously upset when Beverly Hills residents insisted on maintaining lavish green lawns […]
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Alternating extended hours at dining halls has potential to better serve students
UCLA never fails to boast about its award-winning dining options on the Hill. It’s just a shame that some students can’t experience them. With classes, club meetings and jobs, Bruins have busy schedules that make it difficult to return to the Hill during the standard hours of the four all-you-can-eat dining halls. These facilities are […]
UC must address financial needs of students of color and low-income families
Low-income students face an uphill battle both ways: on their journey into higher education and on their way out. A report published in March by the University of California Student Association and The Institute for College Access and Success showed student debt distribution was slanted toward students of color and of low-income families. The study […]
SB 50 could help provide students with more affordable housing in Westwood
This post was updated on April 22 at 6:18 p.m. Westwood is a tale of two cities: The west side boasts a picturesque campus with rolling hills and glowing bricks, all of which create a place for the world’s sharpest minds to flourish. The east side, on the other hand, has little more than ramshackle, […]
Quarter system’s flexibility exceeds benefits of its semester counterpart
I transferred to UCLA from a small, New England liberal arts school in 2018. The quarter system, with its fast-paced, high-stress reputation, was one of my greatest fears. It’s now one of the things I love most about UCLA. Last month, Chancellor Gene Block told the Daily Bruin Editorial Board he favors a move to […]
Risk of alcohol-related incidents outweighs potential benefits of proposed bill
This post was updated April 22 at 4:31 p.m. Another round of drinks and a few more hours of partying can’t hurt anybody, right? But as little as two hours can make a big difference. State Senate Bill 58 aims to push last call at bars and stores from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Citing […]
UCLA’s skewed hiring process leads to lack of political, intellectual diversity
A popular talking point in conservative circles is that universities are left-leaning ivory towers. They might be right – but not for the reasons they think. Contrary to what fiery conservative pundits would have you believe, it’s not because of a vast left-wing conspiracy to brainwash the youth. Instead, it’s probably a product of issues […]