Saturday, February 21

Op-ed: Amid uncertain times and an upcoming election, be mindful in choosing your words

I have been the dean for students at UCLA for five years, and a higher education professional for 20 years. In all my years serving the University of California, I have never witnessed what we are currently experiencing. Read more...

Photo: Dean for Students Maria Blandizzi has been in higher education for 20 years and she’s never seen a crisis like the coronavirus. However, she worries that the rhetoric on social media surrounding the student government elections has been increasingly toxic during this pandemic. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Columns from Quarantine: Divorce usually means separation, but not when neither parent can leave the house

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable of ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...

Photo: The COVID-19 pandemic forced Blogging editor Molly Wright to go back home to Colorado to quarantine. But the last thing she expected to come home to was news that her mother and stepfather, Sara Daubert and Brad Ruddell (pictured), were going to divorce. (Courtesy of Molly Wright)


Columns From Quarantine: Finding peace and reconnecting with faith through running, time away from school

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable of ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...

Photo: Assistant Video producer Samuel In has found comfort in getting away from UCLA at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. His newfound passion for running has afforded him peace and clarity amidst ongoing turmoil in the world. (Courtesy of Samuel In)


Columns From Quarantine: Strength, resilience are key to navigating post-pandemic world as an Asian American

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable of ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...

Photo: For Opinion columnist Elaine Chen, the troubles of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic with her family as Asian Americans have proven to be difficult and challenging. (Courtesy of Elaine Chen)


Columns From Quarantine: Gene Block navigates small joys, pressing challenges as a chancellor in isolation

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable of ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...

Photo: The decision to move spring quarter online was incredibly tough for Chancellor Gene Block, and one of the toughest decisions in UCLA’s history. But the sudden break in Block’s busy traveling schedule has allowed him time to pursue personal hobbies like inventing and tinkering. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Columns From Quarantine: A hectic international trip back home in search of safety and comfort

This post was updated April 27 at 2:39 p.m. The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable of ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...

Photo: A sudden and hectic trip back home only exacerbated the chaos brought about by the pandemic, but Science and Health Editor Sameera Pant has found peace, and her dog named Coffee, in coming home. (Courtesy of Sameera Pant)