I stared blankly at the text from my cousin requesting I send over my holiday wishlist. It always seems to find me at my most unprepared.

Imagine this: a student is walking back from class on Bruin Walk. Before they know it, they’re ambushed by a microphone, a camera and a controversial political prompt.

Strikes at UCLA are more than just an inconvenience for students.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 went on strike last month after UCLA failed to negotiate a fair contractual agreement with its members.

This post was updated Dec. 3 at 7:22 p.m.
UCLA boasts an impressive 9% acceptance rate.
Yet somehow, Sunset Canyon Recreation Center’s pickleball courts’ acceptance rates seem even lower.

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 6:54 p.m.
I never thought Thanksgiving would be my favorite holiday.
For years, the November celebration was a dreaded occasion.

This post was updated Nov. 30 at 7:05 p.m.
A university police department should protect its students, not harm them.
But in late September, the UC Board of Regents approved a UCPD request for less-than-lethal munition launchers and sponge rounds.

This post was updated Dec. 3 at 7:15 p.m.
The Trump administration’s policies have left a lasting imprint on universities across the country – and UCLA has not been spared.