Arthur Wang: Humans of New York fundraiser does not solve education inequality

Humans of New York, the popular photography blog by Brandon Stanton, is arguably the most-loved page on Facebook. And when an offhand remark by a Brooklyn middle school student about his principal turned into a wildly successful $1.2 million-and-counting fundraising drive to send students on field trips to Harvard, that status seemed to cement itself […]

Zoey Freedman: Medical confidentiality encourages students to get tested

More often than not the stigma that surrounds STI testing and other sexual and mental health services deters students from wanting to get tested or partake in these services. The recently passed California Senate Bill 138 will allow dependents on health insurance policies to request confidentiality of certain medical services from the main insurance holder, […]

Long Story Short – January 26, 2015

Jennifer Crane and Alexander Hyun host winter quarter’s third episode of Long Story Short. First, Eva B. Ross Foundation joins us to talk about the band’s musical inspirations. Next, Sebastian Torrelio from Daily Bruin A&E enters the studio to discuss the 87th Academy Awards. After, UCLA Synthesis Dance Theater talks about its upcoming Winter Dance […]

Julia McCarthy: ‘Je suis Charlie’ rally cry acquires negative sentiment

Across the world, “Je suis Charlie,” has become a trending phrase. It has allowed anyone with an Internet connection to show his or her solidarity for the victims of the attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. However, the deaths of the 12 victims in the attacks have been manipulated to represent much more […]

Long Story Short – January 12, 2015

Sharon Lin and Jennifer Crane host winter quarter’s second episode of Long Story Short. First, Luke Chiang, Ruby Chien and Missy Lawmaster join us to give us some job-hunting tips. Next, Yumie Chun from the UCLA Travel Study programs shares about the deadlines, requirements and career benefits of studying abroad. After, Stacy Ma and Kelly Habib […]