Steven Cong was stumped when he was handed his first boba drink. He and his friend looked at the plastic-sealed beverage with curiosity, wanting to taste the cold slushy drink and the soft tapioca pearls. “Are we supposed to peel the seal?” Cong pondered. “Or should we just rip it off?” The cashier looked at […]
Tag Archives: Registration Issue 2015
Travis Fife: Campus leaders must encourage student engagement in politics for 2016
In many respects, the 2012 presidential race was settled by voters less than 30 years old. Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Virginia were all swing states and all would have swung the other way if it weren’t for the youth vote. If these states’ electoral votes went to Mitt Romney, he would’ve been president. While UCLA […]
Editorial: Standardizing meal swipe value would give students more flexibility
Not all swipes are created equal. One meal plan swipe can provide you with an all-you-can-eat buffet complete with an array of entrees, ice cream, various pastries and drinks. Or it could buy you a yogurt parfait. Freshmen are often left perplexed by the fact that items like smoothies and ice cream cones at Bruin […]
Editorial: UC must divest from fossil fuels to prove environmental consciousness
The University of California Board of Regents announced the sale of $200 million worth of its investments in coal and oil sands companies on Sept. 9, continuing the board’s trend of following environmental conscience only when backed by business acumen. Activists hailed the move as a positive step in restructuring the University’s finances toward a […]
Submission: Arthur Wang’s generalizations of Chinese nationals promote prejudice
Overgeneralization threatens our campus. Misunderstanding and prejudice based on bold speculation from within the student body have been harming our campus climate for years. Allowing Arthur Wang’s words to be taken at face value without input from the other side only exacerbates such problems. In his article “Chinese nationals and Americans do not share views […]
Submission: Reading fiction crucial for broadening social awareness
I often wonder how many college students read fiction if not for the purpose of writing a course paper. Many students would claim that the sheer amount of work from their classes and jobs do not leave them any time to read for “pleasure.” However, reading a great work of fiction is invaluable for reasons […]
Westwood, UCLA community recalls hosting the 1984 Olympics
Westwood and UCLA community members recall the 1984 Summer Olympics with fondness and pride as the Los Angeles 2024 Exploratory Committee refines its bid to host the Games again in 2024. Sandy Brown, president of the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Association and member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Committee, said Los Angeles has never looked […]