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The “Granola” Hierarchy of UCLA
By Sophia Yu Perhaps before social media, there was a time when the phrase, “escaping into nature,” embodied what it implies: quiet, isolation, and a genuine appreciation for the outdoors. Scrolling through posts of materialistic and exclusionary Zion trips on Instagram, I am skeptical that these same peaceful characteristics continue to define “outdoorsy” culture in […]
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The Death of Individuality at the Hands of the Corporate Prototype
By Sydney Lester In today’s hyper-competitive corporate landscape, the most valuable professional skill is the ability to bullshit. We suit up in our intellectual cosplays each morning, robotically shake the hands of our competition, giggle at just the right time, show just the right amount of skin, and kiss the asses of our superiors, all […]
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Are We Really TikTalking About What We’re Watching?
By Vaishnavi Vasishta From over a hundred million views to nine hundred million dollars in revenue, Squid Game has reached the heights of its squid fame. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great that the world is coming together to appreciate this show and place it at the forefront of pop culture. However, are […]
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Feminism Is Reversing Gender Norms and Roles: What It Means for Men and Women
By Dzelila Maslesa Whether intentional or not, third-wave feminism has steered away from the traditional goal of feminism—the equality of men and women—and reversed gender norms and roles. Men and women have lost sight of what they actually want for themselves and each other. Without a unified sense of what men and women want third-wave […]
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The Choice of Activism
By Gaurav Kale During Week 3 of Fall Quarter, an effort by UCLA lecturers and professors flew under the radar. Over the past six months, the UC President, Michael Drake, had been in stalled negotiations with the lecturers across all ten UC campuses. On the table were pressing issues such as healthcare, salary adjustments, and […]
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No, You Don’t Miss Quarantine
By Raina Jain Spring 2020 was an era unlike any other. Not only was it characterized by the onset of the first worldwide pandemic in over a century, but also by significant political and social changes.The notion of being “stir crazy” reached new heights, and with that came an onslaught of trends, all of whose […]
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The Major System Requires Major Change
By Meera Srinivasan We are all in a rat race. Whether it’s college admission, GPA, internships, graduate school or a full-time job: as students and adults, we are always in competition for the next phase of our lives. The past two decades exemplify the University of California’s attempt to expand its educational infrastructure to accommodate […]
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Unlabeled, Unbound
Priya Hedge We’ve all been warned about the power of our words: that we should be careful what we say, lest our message be lost somewhere in the shades of meaning built into each string of vowels and consonants we construct when we attempt to communicate. We’ve had to create systems and conventions to regulate […]
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What We Don’t Teach
By Elena Torres-Pepito It’s funny how we learn so much math in school but then so little of what we can do with it. It’s a common joke that high schools will cover the pythagorean theorem before they even touch on taxes. The standard K-12 curriculum has consistently placed a focus on a limited scope […]
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UCLA Students’ Mental Health Needs Remain Unmet
By Anish Biligiri Trudging up the famous Hill back to the Residence Halls after a long day, studying in the many grassy fields around UCLA, and eating a hearty meal at one of the many famous dining halls on campus; they are cherished memories. We were supposed to be living this life, creating these experiences, […]
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