Students are under a huge amount of pressure to find new ways to distinguish themselves in an increasingly oversaturated job market. As a result, they naturally gravitate toward any available shortcuts, such as easy-A general education classes. Unfortunately, this results in a world where students sacrifice intellectual exploration in favor of gaming a broken system […]
Category Archives: Opinion
Submission: New USAC campaign aims to strengthen student connection to government
Exactly two months ago, the campus lay the quietest I’ve seen it in my time as a student: no rallies in Bruin Plaza, no flyering on Bruin Walk, no cultural events or fundraisers. Nov. 9 wasn’t a holiday or during finals week. It was the day Hillary Clinton conceded to President-elect Donald Trump. Some were […]
Editorial: UCLA child care center must implement changes following complaints
Each weekday, many of UCLA’s faculty, staff and students entrust the lives of their children to UCLA Early Care and Education, expecting a safe and nurturing environment for their young ones. However, that may be too much to expect, given the instances of mismanagement at the center that have cropped up over the past year. […]
Keshav Tadimeti: Make 2017 the year of addressing ideological divides
2017 is finally upon us, and what better way to start things off than to make New Year’s resolutions you’ve probably already forgotten about? Okay, I kid. 2017 stands to be the roughest year thus far for many UCLA students, and not just because the next winter break is another 11 months away. After all, […]
Letter to the Editor: Presidential election will not change UCLA health services, benefits
Dear UCLA students, The recent U.S. presidential election has raised questions among some of our students regarding their University of California Student Health Insurance Program and student health services eligibility and benefits. As your dedicated providers of medical and mental health care services on campus, the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center and the […]
Editorial: Student advisory board will be crucial in improving CAPS
2016 wasn’t the brightest of years when it came to mental health services. It’s no secret that UCLA’s Counseling and Psychological Services has had a difficult 12 months, struggling to balance funding and staff shortages with ever-increasing student demand for counseling services. Luckily, good times seem to be ahead for CAPS, with additional revenue on […]
Submission: Students should be more open with each other about academic pressures
“I don’t understand any of this,” I finally confided to the person sitting next to me in my Monday morning chemistry lecture. I was tired. Tired of pretending not to be completely lost in lecture and hoping I wasn’t alone. He raised his eyebrows and shook his head, “Well if you don’t get this you’re […]