The bar is set too high for law students trying to pass the California bar exam. And the reasons are bafflingly pointless. In order to be a practicing lawyer in California, one must pass the bar exam, a multiday test consisting of multiple choice and essay questions, to be licensed by the state. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 26, 11:33 pm
Application-building approach to college admissions not viable for higher education
This winter, prospective college students will spend their hard-earned break agonizing over the Common Application, digesting turkey while continuously modifying essays and questioning every step of the process that will determine their admissions future. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 6, 11:05 pm
For students struggling with convoluted code, PIC Lab’s feeble efforts fall short
Programming experience is quickly becoming a requirement for students in the College of Letters and Science to get internships and jobs. If you haven’t had prior coding experience though, brace yourself for a world of pain. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 1, 1:00 am
UCLA should encourage student camaraderie with more social events
Now that the week zero festivities have settled down, and all that’s left are the flyers littering Bruin Walk, Bruins will need to find a way to keep themselves busy. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 29, 11:23 pm
Selby Kia: Emphasis on creativity in STEM would boost student interest
We’ve all heard the stereotype: South Campus students are formulaic, mechanical and unappreciative of creativity. And North Campus students? Well, they’re apparently the opposite, but might have a harder time finding employment when they graduate. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 13, 8:51 pm
Selby Kia: Quarter system keeps students from exploring courses in-depth, causes stress
It’s that time of year again, when UCLA students start to see Snapchats from their semester system friends of post-exam celebrations, hometowns and summer bliss. Meanwhile, weary Bruins have just finished week six of spring quarter. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 8, 9:41 pm
Selby Kia: UCLA needs more lecture halls, buildings to accommodate increased enrollment
It’s a new quarter, and as Bruins head to their classes with high hopes for a productive spring quarter, many will open their lecture hall doors only to find a seat on the floor. Read more...