This post was updated April 25 at 8:14 p.m. What am I even doing here? We were all sniffling as we stood outside on a chilly November night. Read more...
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August 11, 3:07 pm
Opinion: Understanding the effects of extreme heat in a warming world
Record-breaking temperatures and pervasive heat have been a universal theme this summer as extraordinary heat waves persist across the southern United States, Europe and Asia. The human-driven acceleration of climate change has transformed heat into a global issue. Read more...
Photo: The skyline of downtown Los Angeles at sunrise is pictured. As climate change continues to produce rising temperatures, more must be done to address the unequal and disproportionate consequences of our heating planet, argues columnist Tabitha Hiyane. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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July 30, 11:16 am
Opinion: Banish bad luck circles and embrace positivity rather than negative superstitions
This post was updated July 30 at 3:52 p.m. UCLA students know that hard work and effort are the true determinants of success. But Bruins also have a tendency to believe that their accomplishments are due to luck or that they can expect better results with luck on their side. Read more...
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June 28, 10:24 am
Honoring my father’s legacy while finding purpose at UCLA
This post was updated July 2 at 5:53 p.m. I thought college was meant to be a time of excitement, adventure and personal growth. It was supposed to be a chapter of my life during which I would flourish, gain independence and step into adulthood with confidence. Read more...
Photo: Sarah Nalbandian and her father pose for a portrait. (Courtesy of Sarah Nalbandian)
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June 11, 10:32 pm
Second chances and perseverance gave me the opportunity to embrace many roles -30-
The Daily Bruin rejected me the first time. I took a second chance – and continued to take them throughout my time at the Bruin. Reflecting on the last 3 1/2 years, I am grateful for the experience and glad I followed my grandpa’s favorite western-movie life advice: “Endeavor to persevere.” The Daily Bruin table at the fall 2019 Enormous Activities Fair drew me to college journalism with a few cameras and a brief conversation. Read more...
Photo: David Rimer stands for a portrait. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)
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June 11, 10:14 pm
My four years with the Daily Bruin were time-consuming but rewarding -30-
“It should be called the Hourly Bruin.” My roommate once made this joke after seeing me glued to my computer editing Graduation Issue meows until 2 a.m. Read more...
Photo: Rachel Lin stands for a portrait. (Courtesy of Rachel Lin)
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June 11, 10:13 pm
Reflecting fondly on the chaos of my editorship at the Daily Bruin -30-
I’ve copy edited more than 500 articles for the Daily Bruin. That rather daunting number includes dozens of -30- columns over the past two years, so I feel like I’m qualified to distill them into a simple formula. Read more...
Photo: Ramona Mukherji stands for a portrait. (Joseph Jimenez/Photo editor)