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Aug. 8, 2026 9:33 p.m.
UC’s consideration of standardized testing return raises preparedness questions
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A pencil lies on a completed Scantron. The UC is reconsidering standardized testing amid competing concerns about student readiness and educational equity. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:37 p.m.
The UC’s decision to reconsider standardized testing requirements has reignited a debate over students’ readiness.
More than 3,000 UC STEM faculty members signed a May letter calling on the University to reconsider standardized testing amid concerns about students’ preparedness in math, writing and verbal reasoning.

By Lauren Trautenberg

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A Closer Look

Aug. 7, 2026 2:32 p.m.
Q&A: Dr. Robert Kim-Farley says anti-vaccination movement could spread more than just misinformation

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 6:48 p.m.
Measles cases in the United States have reached a new peak since the 1990s amid falling national vaccination rates.

By Catherine Wang

A Closer Look

July 14, 2026 12:37 a.m.

Lab coats provide safety at a steep cost. Friends, student organizations can help

This post was updated July 20 at 12:38 a.m.
Each year, thousands of students must buy lab coats and protective gear to complete their major requirements.

By Keira Perkin

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