The last time I sat in a chair for two hours waiting for my name to be called was at my middle school graduation. But for UCLA students 35 years ago, that was a regular occasion when signing up for classes. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin archives)
Community, Opinion
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June 26, 8:44 pm
Keshav Tadimeti: Administration should improve communication with undergraduates
For the record, in my one year at UCLA I have only ever seen one of the Murphy Hall tenants in person. Actually, make that two: I not only had the good fortune of listening to Vice Chancellor Jerry Kang during the fall 2015 Diversity Caucus, but I also got to witness Chancellor Gene Block walk across Bruin Plaza while busily looking at his phone. Read more...
Photo: (Harishwer Balasubramani/Daily Bruin)
Academics, The Quad
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May 31, 4:13 pm
Lost in Boelter: Finding a way out
Communication is key in computer science. That may seem apparent when we’re talking about machines – networks are, after all, built off of communication between routers and computer systems. Read more...
Photo: (Keshav Tadimeti/Daily Bruin)
Academics, The Quad
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May 23, 2:08 pm
Lost in Boelter: Speaking the pseudo-language
One of the lesser-known skills computer science students pick up in college is the ability to create pseudo-languages. I’m not talking about coding languages, but systems of interpretation, where certain words and phrases map to particular meanings. Read more...
Photo: Pseudo-languages reveal the artistry of computer science. (Internet Archive images via Flickr)
Academics, The Quad
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May 19, 8:21 pm
Lost in Boelter: Code-switchable
One doesn’t usually associate staring at a computer screen with self-reflection – except for, of course, when you’re staring at a glossy screen. Surprisingly, I’ve recently noticed myself doing a great deal of both throughout my experience with computer science. Read more...
Photo: Those who lack creativity in computer science are in for a hard landing. (Creative Commons photo by HackNY via Flickr)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 16, 9:59 pm
Keshav Tadimeti: Hurtful, discriminatory comments should not be defended as free speech
I was sitting at Union Station at 6:30 in the morning, waiting for my train to arrive at the platform. Although I was busy reading on my phone, I noticed a man take a seat beside me. Read more...
Photo: (Shelby Chan/Daily Bruin)
Academics, The Quad
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May 10, 2:32 pm
Lost in Boelter: Threat modeling
Have you ever wondered about those people who use cable locks for their laptops? Well, I’m one of them. Contrary to conventional wisdom, that doesn’t mean that I’m overly protective of my laptop or that I have something to hide. Read more...
Photo: A free laptop? This could be prevented using threat modeling and a cable lock. (Visualhunt.com)