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By Anna Gu + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Los Angeles cracks down on crime following lenient district attorney policies
Los Angeles residents are calling for a tougher stance on crime after four years of progressive policies. Nathan Hochman and incumbent George Gascón ran a tight race for the position of LA County's district attorney in the 2024 general election, with the two candidates campaigning opposing visions for LA’s crime and public safety policies. Hochman’s victory reflects a shift in...
By Anna Gu + 5 others for Daily Bruin - 8 min read
Students reflect on effects of global, schoolwide changes over last 4 years
As students in the class of 2024 prepare their caps and gowns for graduation, they reflect on the numerous events which shaped their college experience. Online learning was the first of many events that affected graduating students' college experiences. According to a California Student Aid Commission study, 46% of students took on fewer units and 70% reported they missed class...
By Anna Gu + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 6 min read
Members of UCLA community reflect on effects of social media on university culture
With almost two million public posts tagged with #ucla, UCLA topped Harvard, Yale and numerous institutions across the nation as most “Instagrammable” campus as of October 2023, according to KTLA. To determine the most "Instagrammable" campus, analysts at VPNOverview aggregated data on the number of hashtags top universities received. They evaluated hashtags because the tool can greatly shape the online...
By Anna Gu + 4 others for Daily Bruin - 8 min read
Why is youth voter turnout so low, and how can it be improved?
California held its primary elections March 5, officially kick-starting the election season in the state until the general election in November. Despite a competitive Senate race to replace former Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, data from California’s Secretary of State as of 5:52 p.m. Wednesday revealed that only 34.9% of eligible voters in the state cast a ballot during this year's...
By Anna Gu + 3 others for Daily Bruin - 9 min read
A tool across eras: How college rankings continue to shape school prestige
Every fall, U. S. News & World Report publishes its ranking of colleges and universities across the country. In the 2024 edition, UCLA and UC Berkeley tied for 15th nationally, which was a jump from the previous year when both institutions were ranked 20th. Several other public universities such as UC Davis and the University of Michigan experienced a boost,...
