No Offense is back this week once more! Things get “heated” as Chris, Keshav and Abhishek debate the impact of academic research on environmental activism and policy. Later, they talk about the Bruin News Room initiative and offer some perspective on which direction the venture should go.
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Statistically Yours: Cold emailing in a quest for internships
Introducing “Statistically Yours,” Daily Bruin Radio’s first data-themed podcast. For our first episode, we bring you data from one UCLA student’s experience with cold emailing people in investment banking. This summer, Andrei Secu looked up over 800 people in the industry, and emailed nearly 300 of them. We explore his records to find patterns that […]
No Offense But: College Applications and Black Friday
It’s getting colder out, the leaves are changing and pumpkin spice is all the rage. Yes, it’s that time of year again: college application season! This week Chris, Keshav and Abhishek dive deep into the college application process and the merits of the famous – or infamous – personal statement. Later, they talk about the […]
In the Cage: Episode VIII
The dust is settled. Nothing but the NCAA Tournament remains in the 2016 men’s water polo season, and there’s less than a week on the clock until the biggest game of the year for whoever makes the show. The Daily Bruin writers dissect UCLA’s season thus far in its entirety, from start to finish, analyzing […]
B-Fit: A year in review
It seems like ages ago when students wishing to get a quick workout took the dreaded hike to the John Wooden Center, the only gym on campus for undergraduates at the time. Now with the opening of the Bruin Fitness Center, students who live on the hill or even in the apartments have more options. […]
Radio: Stress eating – how and why it happens
Did you find yourself reaching for Hot Cheetos or rocky road ice cream this midterm season? Take a quick study break to find out why. We talked to evolutionary biologist Jay Phelan and psychology graduate student Jenna Cummings to get the inside scoop on stress eating. ROUX: It’s just about finals week, and everybody knows […]
Muslim students discuss Islamophobia and implications of 2016 election
It’s been a difficult time for Muslims across the country. Trump’s comments in the 2016 presidential campaign have released a flood of anti-Muslim sentiment in communities throughout the United States. With this rising tide of Islamophobia, some students have said they’re worried about outward displays of their faith. Reporter Denise Lin talked to Muslim students […]