When Nathan Mallipeddi was in high school, people mistakenly thought he lacked confidence because of his stuttering. “There’s a stigma that you’re not confident, you’re nervous – that’s a problem because for me, because when I was growing up and had to give a presentation, I wasn’t scared of people but everyone thought I was […]
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CARE director to potentially finish term after UCLA chooses to not renew contract
This post was updated on May 13 at 7:05 p.m. Administrators will not renew the contract of a sexual assault resource program director for the 2019-2020 academic year. Alicia Oeser served as the sole director of the Campus Assault Resources and Education program since June. Administrators informed Oeser they would not be renewing her contract […]
Concert photography exhibit in Kerckhoff will promote up-and-coming local artists
Photographers, unlike their work, can never have too much exposure. “The Photo Pit,” hosted by the Student Committee for the Arts in Kerckhoff Art Gallery and Kerckhoff Grand Salon on Thursday, aims to showcase UCLA students’ concert photography alongside live music by Los Angeles-based performers. Daniel Leka, third-year political science student, SCA committee member and […]
Savvy Simo talks intersection of athletic success and mental well-being
Thirteen UCLA student-athletes spoke out about mental health over a month ago. Savvy Simo wasn’t one of them. But the junior indoor and beach volleyball player said she knew UCLA Athletics was releasing a video March 14 that allowed student-athletes to tell their stories. “I didn’t go because, at the time, I was very overwhelmed […]
USAC sees first independent president, lowest voter turnout in years
This post was updated May 5 at 11:38 p.m. For the first time in 19 years, students elected an independent candidate as the undergraduate student government president. This year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council election featured 16 candidates running for 12 positions, with only one slate that consisted of four candidates. All four For the People slate candidates […]
A Championship Culture
No. 2 seed UCLA beach volleyball – last year’s national champion – will compete in the NCAA championship this weekend. The Bruins won the program’s first-ever national title in 2018, and will have the opportunity to win UCLA’s 117th NCAA title.
Coastalong to engage wider community as it cycles, recycles for its 7th year
Students can power a popcorn maker and a concert’s speakers with bikes at Coastalong Festival. The 100% bike- and solar-powered concert and sustainability fair will move into its seventh year Saturday at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center. Attendees can listen to live music, browse vendor booths and create art at the student-run event. This year, […]