Saturday, February 28


Kristina Iliopoulos: Emphasis on exams not conducive to learning

We’ve all been there – that moment right after a midterm when you don’t really know what to do with your life anymore because there’s no possible way you can stay in college after that embarrassment. Read more...

Photo: Many classes’ grades are determined almost exclusively by midterm and final exams, which does not promote true learning and can lead to student stress. Instead, professors should distribute more grade weightage to homework and mid-quarter assignments. (Daily Bruin file photo)






Submission: TGIF funds support student innovation, sustainability for UCLA

The Daily Bruin published an opinion column­ regarding the efforts by the USAC Facilities commission to implement an expansion of the solar-powered umbrella charging project. While we appreciate the attention given to the project and take into consideration the concerns outlined, we believe that the article exhibits a misunderstanding of not only The Green Initiative Fund, but of sustainability initiatives on campus in general, leading to an unfortunate misrepresentation of this project. Read more...