“Stand on the shoulders of giants,” they say. If only those shoulders weren’t always attached to dead white men. The Western canon – which is the basis for a range of humanities courses – refers to a collection of vital works throughout history. Read more...
Photo: The Western canon, a collection of classical works that forms of the basis of the humanities, is mostly the product of dead, white, European men. It’s time UCLA diversified its teachings. (Daily Bruin file photo)
UCLA is a place where numbers don’t work outside of a math class. It’s a place where four equals seven and five equals three. When it comes to course units, that is. Read more...
The student body pays more than $8 million in fees to put on programs that represent their needs. This year, though, students are realizing that might be too high a price. Read more...
Photo: This year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council election has historically few candidates. That’s because of a lack of engagement by the council, not lack of representation. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)
UCLA is an institution with many moving parts. Something that goes under the radar, though: its side business ventures that don’t directly relate to its educational mission. Read more...
Photo: (Angela Song/Daily Bruin)
Hold off on the hacksaws and gravel trucks – because grass is here to stay. In the wake of a “megadrought” and drying water reserves, California has taken a liking to ripping out the green and planting succulents in its stead. Read more...
Photo: (Nicole Anisgard Parra/Illustrations Director)
UCLA never fails to boast about its award-winning dining options on the Hill. It’s just a shame that some students can’t experience them. With classes, club meetings and jobs, Bruins have busy schedules that make it difficult to return to the Hill during the standard hours of the four all-you-can-eat dining halls. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Dining boasts an award-winning array of all-you-can-eat dining restaurants and take-out services. Many of these dining halls operate during standard business hours, but this forces students with afternoon and daytime classes to wait in line in at take-out facilities or submit to eating bland Mediterranean food at Covel. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)
Low-income students face an uphill battle both ways: on their journey into higher education and on their way out. A report published in March by the University of California Student Association and The Institute for College Access and Success showed student debt distribution was slanted toward students of color and of low-income families. Read more...
Photo: (Kyle Icban/Daily Bruin)
