“I have never let school interfere with my education.” Mark Twain said it more than a hundred years ago, and it has been echoed in too-cool-for-school sentiments ever since.
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More building names should be dedicated to alumni based on merit, not just donations
I’ve always dreamed that Ramzanali Hall would one day be the name of a building on campus.
Exploring different types of relationships can open up new possibilities for finding happiness
One true love? The days of that myth are crumbling like the Valentine cookie in my backpack, and trust me ““ we’re all better off.
Ambiguity about relationships, failure to take love seriously have made Valentine’s Day lose meaning
Last week, I was chatting with my pretty friend from Santa Barbara, who, as usual, was being wooed by several boys.
Needing citizenship for jobs unfair
I happily basked in the knowledge of a secure future as I read my admission letter.
“By choosing UCLA, you choose to study at a world-class public research university with … professors whose teaching and mentorship will help you join the next generation of America’s academic leaders,” it read.
Begin preparing early for postgraduation life
A few weeks ago, I realized that I was precariously a few steps away from being a failure.
Social media may help drive protests, but revolutionary force lies with people
The Revolution will not be televised, said Gil Scott-Heron, an American poet and musician, in 1970. His prediction holds regarding the revolutions happening in the Arab world right now.