I once waited on a total stranger in a restaurant who insisted that the only thing I could do with a degree in philosophy was become a priest. Even after I explained to him that there is more than one type of philosophy, he still tried to convince me that my only hope of making […]
Tag Archives: Orientation Issue 2014
Submission: Parenting-student success involves seeking resources, cohort
As a single mother and full-time UCLA student, I find balancing parental responsibilities and academics to be a rewarding but challenging experience. Years ago, I decided to continue my education to provide a stable environment for my 16-year-old son, Miguel, and my 11-year-old daughter, Aurora. In 2011, I transferred from Rio Hondo College to UCLA […]
Keeping up with college fashion
College is scary – new buildings, new classes, new people. It’s daunting for incoming students to process all of that in addition to worrying about being fully clothed on a day-to-day basis. How does a new Bruin even begin to try to fit every single piece of clothing he or she owns while packing a […]
Open Oven Pizza, Jimmy John’s among new businesses to open in Westwood
Several new businesses will greet students in Westwood Village this fall. The village will soon be home to an expanded Urban Outfitters store and a variety of new food options, from build-your-own pizza to Australian pies. Garlo’s Aussie Pie Shop Traditional Australian sweet and savory pies will be the focus of Garlo’s Aussie Pie Shop, […]