I think in our hypermodern yet retro-obsessed world, the phrase “I wish I was born in another era” gets thrown around a lot, mostly as an open rejection of popular culture.

Clubs are a significant part of UCLA students’ lifestyles. Daily Bruin Radio talks to club members and incoming freshmen at orientation to find out which organizations students are interested in.

Rocky Rojas knew there was more to the world than his conservative town in Arizona.
“I feel limited in my location because there’s not a lot of opportunities or room for involvement in my community in Arizona,” said Rojas, who will be a first-year student at UCLA this fall.

I once waited on a total stranger in a restaurant who insisted that the only thing I could do with a degree in philosophy was become a priest.

As a single mother and full-time UCLA student, I find balancing parental responsibilities and academics to be a rewarding but challenging experience.
Years ago, I decided to continue my education to provide a stable environment for my 16-year-old son, Miguel, and my 11-year-old daughter, Aurora.

College is scary – new buildings, new classes, new people.
It’s daunting for incoming students to process all of that in addition to worrying about being fully clothed on a day-to-day basis.

Several new businesses will greet students in Westwood Village this fall. The village will soon be home to an expanded Urban Outfitters store and a variety of new food options, from build-your-own pizza to Australian pies.

Going to school at UCLA means being exposed to all the arts and entertainment that Westwood has to offer. From its movie theaters and playhouses to its large concert halls and coffee shops, Westwood boasts a heavy influence on culture in Los Angeles.

After a successful four-year career with UCLA men’s soccer, defender Joe Sofia hung up the blue and gold jersey and graduated last December. Not only did he prove his value on the field as he helped anchor the Bruins’ defense, Sofia made sure that academics remained as much of a priority as soccer.

The first thing I do when I step foot on new land is look toward the sky.
It was clear blue when our program cohort drove into Scotland the first weekend, clean and crisp the way it is most nights home in the Bay Area, but a far cry from the thick veil of glaring smog that hovers over Los Angeles.