In the United States criminal justice system, those accused of crimes are innocent until proven guilty. However, many criminal defendants are jailed before they are tried if they lack the cash to pay bail. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles County jail is pictured. LA County’s new cashless bail system bolsters fairness within the criminal justice system. (Courtesy of Levi Clancy via Wikimedia Commons)

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Masses huddling around TV screens, cheers filling the air and drinks clinking together. Some may say it was the most remarkable day ever: the first moon landing. Read more...

Photo: (Alicia Melanie Caldera/ Daily Bruin)

Dropping the check, I flash my best smile and thank my patrons for our brief time together. It’s my last chance to make an impression, so I perform for my table, hoping I receive an appropriate tip for my service. Read more...

Photo: (Alston Kao/ Daily Bruin staff)

Dear Bruins: It’s been a rough year – and we are not alone in this. The challenges extend far beyond the walls of UCLA or even the United States. Read more...