UCLA students may appear to be among the most politically engaged college students of their generation – at least, it seems that way after Monday night’s lively protests in response to a high-profile controversial speaker coming to campus . Unfortunately, voter turnout rates suggest otherwise. In the municipal election held in March, only 6 percent […]
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Mariah Furtek: CCLE course webpages should include forum for creating study groups
The sky outside your dorm window darkens and the words on the textbook page begin to swim together. It’s midterm season, but you can feel comprehension slipping away – you need a study buddy even more than your next dose of caffeine. Studying in groups inspires active engagement with course material, promoting a deeper understanding […]
Scott Bays: Road safety awareness campaign should address pedestrians, cyclists
I almost witnessed a death on my walk to class one morning in the spring. A student riding a skateboard was zipping down De Neve Drive through the middle of the empty road rather than on the designated bike lane. Meanwhile, a sedan entered the roadway and began speeding up the incline toward the student. […]
Keshav Tadimeti: Proposed Westwood council would support policies that benefit students
The future of Westwood Village is now in students’ hands. Students from UCLA’s Graduate Students Association and Undergraduate Students Association Council announced Wednesday night they are in the process of creating a new neighborhood council aimed at better meeting students’, UCLA’s and other Westwood stakeholders’ needs. The existing Westwood Neighborhood Council, which is primarily composed […]
Keshav Tadimeti: New free speech center should be proactive, localize campus operations
What do the chancellor of a university, a retired U.S. senator, a director at Facebook, three members of the press and the University of California president all have in common? They are all members of the UC’s newly formed Justice League for free speech. If only these fine individuals were going to do more than […]
Avvalzameer Bhatia: UCLA should offer an on-campus location that accepts meal plan swipes
UCLA Dining Services is undoubtedly worthy of its rank as the best college food provider in the nation. The university provides students with four dining halls and four quick-service joints on the Hill, all of which collectively offer a variety of cuisines from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day. But it’s too bad not […]
Selby Kia: ASUCLA should better advertise Ackerman study spaces
Nothing says fall-quarter midterm season like cool air and overcrowded libraries. For UCLA students, only a few things can be more aggravating than desperately trying to find a quiet space to concentrate before a big exam. Associated Students UCLA understands this frustration. That’s why it designates meeting rooms on the second and third floors of […]