Just as in the timeless football movie classics “Remember the Titans” and “Friday Night Lights,” our politics has turned into two different inspiring half-time speeches by politicians, pundits and comedians to incite anger and energy against one another. But now, our outrage and contempt for the other team has eclipsed our desire to even meet […]
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Letter to the Editor: UCLA basketball fans should respect opposing teams
I graduated from UCLA many decades ago and have been proud of my UCLA degree ever since. I have followed Bruin basketball all of that time – there have been many glorious years. Now, to my great pleasure, the UCLA basketball team has reached the ranking of No. 2 nationally, and perhaps they will be […]
Li for 3: Lonzo Ball is the force turning UCLA men’s basketball around
It’s becoming more obvious by the day that Lonzo Ball is one of the most tantalizing players to come to UCLA basketball in almost a decade. Yes, he’s one of the best in the country this season, but perhaps more importantly, he’s almost single-handedly turning around the program. That’s not something you can say about […]
TV review: Season five premiere of ‘Nashville’
Don’t put dirt on “Nashville’s” grave just yet. ABC announced in May 2016 that the country music show, which follows the daily highs and lows of Nashville’s singer-songwriter community, would not be renewed for a fifth season. Reactions from viewers who stuck with the program through its increasingly laughable writing and desperate plot lines ranged […]
Submission: Student involvement, prepared candidates key to fulfill USAC’s potential
It is common knowledge that students are apathetic toward the UCLA student government. With lackluster and rarely completed platforms, rampant groupthink and disregard for campaign decency, most of us feel even thinking about becoming involved in our Undergraduate Students Association Council a waste of time. This is understandable, as numerous politically active students avoid USAC […]
The Dam Truth: Oklahoma prioritized success over justice for victims of violence
Coach Jim Harbaugh infamously climbed a tree to get a top football recruit to play for Michigan. Other schools, like Baylor University, simply sold their souls. The Bears’ coaches, athletic director and chancellor were found to have fostered a dangerous campus environment when reports of Title IX violations surfaced, alleging them of covering up sexual […]
Submission: New USAC campaign aims to strengthen student connection to government
Exactly two months ago, the campus lay the quietest I’ve seen it in my time as a student: no rallies in Bruin Plaza, no flyering on Bruin Walk, no cultural events or fundraisers. Nov. 9 wasn’t a holiday or during finals week. It was the day Hillary Clinton conceded to President-elect Donald Trump. Some were […]