I once waited on a total stranger in a restaurant who insisted that the only thing I could do with a degree in philosophy was become a priest. Even after I explained to him that there is more than one type of philosophy, he still tried to convince me that my only hope of making […]
Category Archives: Opinion
Submission: Parenting-student success involves seeking resources, cohort
As a single mother and full-time UCLA student, I find balancing parental responsibilities and academics to be a rewarding but challenging experience. Years ago, I decided to continue my education to provide a stable environment for my 16-year-old son, Miguel, and my 11-year-old daughter, Aurora. In 2011, I transferred from Rio Hondo College to UCLA […]
Aram Ghoogasian: Student government officials must use social media cautiously
This year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council internal vice president has inherited more than a title from his predecessor – he’s taken on a share of the controversy, too. In the wake of a scandal involving last year’s IVP and current University of California student regent-designate Avi Oved, Avinoam Baral has found himself in his own […]
Editorial: Personal stances not a valid reason to limit powers of student regent
In times of controversy, rules, precedents and procedures exist to help navigate the murky waters of emotion and debate. That point was particularly apparent in the contested nomination, and subsequent confirmation, of Avi Oved as the University of California’s next student regent-designate. At the core of the controversy is a single question: Does Oved’s outspoken […]
Samah Pirzada: Students should take action against restrictive voter ID laws
College students across the nation are rising up against Republican-sponsored voter ID laws, which are making the process of voting harder and decreasing young voter participation rates. Many civil rights groups, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Advancement Project, based in Washington, D.C., are up in arms about these […]
Aram Ghoogasian: Controversy surrounding food trucks in Westwood overblown
You’d be hard pressed to find people on the street that have problems with food trucks, but apparently a few small business owners aren’t too fond of them. An empty lot on Gayley Avenue, which has gone unused for several years, is now being used as a parking lot for food trucks, adding to the […]
Ryan Nelson: Easily accessible archives give TV shows more recognition
Last summer, I visited Boston. The city of the Celtics, tea parties – the like, sane kind, way more colleges than you thought possible, Dunkin’ Donuts, the Irish and, apparently best of all, the “Cheers” bar. For those of you that don’t know – which is probably most – “Cheers” was a sitcom that aired […]