Sanctuary City Law Supports LA’s Immigrant Population after Trump’s Election Victory
Image Attribution: Advocacy group at City Hall in support of making LA a Sanctuary City for immigrants…
The Execution of Marcellus Williams: A Case of Justice in Question
MISSOURI — On September 24, 2024, at 6:10 p.m., Marcellus Williams was pronounced dead at a prison…
California Governor Grants Clemency to Veterans on Veterans Day
LOS ANGELES — In a tribute to the spirit of Veterans Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom has…
California Immigrants Begin Preparations for a Trump Presidency
LOS ANGELES — In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s recent victory, concerns for the future…
Pinky Promises or Political Pressures? Unpacking Biden’s Shift Toward Border Enforcement
LOS ANGELES — After his inauguration in January 2021, President Joe Biden pledged a more humane and…
STUDENT OPINION: THE PROS AND CONS OF BEING A COMMUTER STUDENT
LOS ANGELES — College life comes with its own set of challenges, and for many students, one…
Student Opinion: The Digital Camera Renaissance
LOS ANGELES—Over the past two years, digital point-and-shoot cameras from the early 2000s have taken the internet…
Student Opinion: The Importance of Avoiding Fast Fashion
LOS ANGELES—With increasing awareness of climate change, many are considering options to lower their carbon footprints through…
Student Opinion: More Than Just a Shave and a Haircut
LOS ANGELES — Oakley’s Barber Shop became an integral part of the Westwood community in 1929, and…
Student Opinion: The Carbon Pawprint
LOS ANGELES–Pets are great companions. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are over 60 million…
Student Opinion: AAPI Month
LOS ANGELES—May is the official month of celebration for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage accomplishments and…
High-school Student Athletes’ Perspectives on the Transition to College Life
Playing a sport while being a student is a massive time commitment, especially during high school, when…
Student Opinion: Fishy Feelings – What Fish Can Teach Us about Being Aware
LOS ANGELES – You know who you are. Despite all the uncertainties that this world may throw…
Student Opinion: The Evolution of Hollywood Horror Films
LOS ANGELES — While renowned primarily for its late 20th-century classics, such as “Halloween” and “Friday the…
Student Opinion: Bard, ChatGPT and Bing AI; Artificial Intelligence at the Tip of Your Fingertips
By Akshaj Mehta LOS ANGELES — The widespread accessibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has lent itself…
Student Opinion: The Sudden, Controversial Rise of Colleen Hoover
By Gensen DeLeon LOS ANGELES — Though facing initial rejections from publishers, Colleen Hoover self-published her 2012…
Student Opinion: The Gravity of UCLA’s New Disability Studies Major
By Ethan Wang LOS ANGELES — Earlier this month, UCLA announced its introduction of a disability studies…
The Hidden Cruelty of PetSmart
LOS ANGELES — The charming displays of adorable hamsters, vibrant fish, and exotic reptiles effortlessly captivate the…
Racial Gerrymandering, Coming to a District Near You!
SOUTH CAROLINA — On October 11, 2023 the Supreme Court was in session to hear their second case…
Typed or Written Notes: Opinions from UCLA Community Members
By Akshaj Mehta LOS ANGELES —Professor Tony Friscia said, “You see a sea of laptops where students…
