Finals week has us all stressed, and UCLA’s grading policies are to blame. UCLA’s letter grading model is nothing novel. Students are required to take their major-required classes for a letter grade, and those in good academic standing can take a limited number of nonmajor classes as pass/no pass per quarter. A grade of C […]
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Student assists in research for technology that restored his vision
Clint Thodos could only see the “nia” of the word “California” on the board in front of him. He put the Google Glass on and a moment later, he could read the word in its entirety. “It was like magic,” Thodos said. “I could see again.” Thodos, a third-year American literature and culture student, began […]
Submission: Focus on student engagement, transparency vital for success of USAC
Leadership without purpose is without vision. Allow me to share mine. My name is Arielle Yael Mokhtarzadeh. I am a third-year communication studies student with a double minor in public affairs and Israel studies. I have the honor and privilege of serving as your Undergraduate Students Association Council president for the 2017-18 academic year. I […]
UCLA softball to face Ole Miss in Super Regionals weekend series
The Super Regionals round is simple for No. 5-seed UCLA (45-13) softball. Beat No. 12-seed Mississippi twice and go to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Lose twice and the season is over. The Rebels will look to pull off the upset for a coveted spot in Oklahoma City. Their game plan is […]
Cents of Style: Bland clothing, unfriendly atmosphere spoil BTS Thrift Store
Wedged in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, UCLA students have no shortage of places to shop for clothes. However, high price tags can limit shopping options for money-conscious students on a college budget. Each week, columnist Linda Xu explores different secondhand shops in Los Angeles and discusses her thrifty outfits. BTS Thrift Store feels […]
On the Rise: Monogem
Three-year-old Jen Hirsh used to love Luciano Pavarotti. But, Hirsh said, probably only because the opera singer had a beard that made him look like her father. Her first musical memories involve her and her father driving in the car to school, listening to the Three Tenors. “I’ve been singing ever since I was age […]
Students study ways to improve effectiveness of UC smoking ban
Since UCLA was designated a smoke-free campus, tobacco use has shown mixed signs of abating. The University of California instated the UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy to eliminate all use of tobacco products on campus in 2014. However, the ongoing use of tobacco products on campus has encouraged students to investigate the efficacy of […]