In the United States criminal justice system, those accused of crimes are innocent until proven guilty. However, many criminal defendants are jailed before they are tried if they lack the cash to pay bail.

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Masses huddling around TV screens, cheers filling the air and drinks clinking together. Some may say it was the most remarkable day ever: the first moon landing.

Dropping the check, I flash my best smile and thank my patrons for our brief time together. It’s my last chance to make an impression, so I perform for my table, hoping I receive an appropriate tip for my service.

Dear Bruins:
It’s been a rough year – and we are not alone in this. The challenges extend far beyond the walls of UCLA or even the United States.

As COVID-19 transitions from a daily concern to an endemic backdrop in the lives of Bruins, there’s danger in complacency.
For the 2023-2024 academic year, UCLA Housing has reduced the number of isolation dorms, causing concern among students regarding their safety.

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 4:14 p.m.
I love Google. I love the sleek, minimalist and colorful aesthetics of its products and the convenience of a centralized, easily accessible cloud.

“Welcome to the Mother City.”
As I stepped onto African soil for the first time, I was met with this powerful greeting at the Cape Town International Airport.