In my four years at the Daily Bruin, I’ve written 64 columns.
This is my 65th, and my last.
I’ve long believed that columns are really just glorified arguments.

West Hollywood is an enclave all its own.
The colorful neighborhood is nestled comfortably between the ultra-affluent Beverly Hills and Tinseltown itself, Hollywood. In many ways, WeHo – as it’s affectionately called – is a mix of its surroundings.

I remember when I used to be proud of being Jewish.
My family isn’t particularly religious, so as a child, being Jewish didn’t really have anything to do with God or temple.

Filming someone during sex without their explicit permission and then distributing the video is a crime. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
And yet, some students are not only illegally filming their classmates, but they’re spreading the videos around for other students to watch.

The Undergraduate Students Association Council is no stranger to debate – from divestment to surplus funding to election codes, there’s no shortage of tough topics for the council to tackle.

Regardless of how frequently students try to address issues of inclusivity and diversity, there still are communities at UCLA for whom the campus environment can be less than welcoming.

Even though you’ve familiarized yourself with the crooked streets of Westwood and made sure your dorm room or apartment is primed for the school year, you aren’t ready to be a UCLA guru until you know the ins and outs of Sawtelle.

It’s no secret that Santa Monica is a tourist haven. Between Third Street Promenade, the pier and even the beach, the city is rife with overpriced, highly commercialized money traps.

There’s just so much stuff.
That’s the theme of the Melrose Trading Post, held every Sunday in the parking lot of Fairfax High School. This local swap meet has a wide variety of vendors, from couples peddling organic hand scrubs to octogenarians showing off jewelry from the ‘30s.

While the first week of classes can seem like a breeze compared to midterm season, starting the quarter off right – and well-organized – can be a true lifesaver when things start to get hectic.