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Recent UCLA labor research has explored the conditions of the carwash industry and the ad vancement of rights for noncitizens without legal permanent resident status. UCLA research also created Los Angeles’ first Black workers center in 2011, Wong Additionally,said.labor centers aim to increase in dustry standards and diversify the workforce, said Hugo Romero, deputy political director for

"Here at UCLA, we have launched the very first labor studies major ... in the history of the Univer sity of California," Wong said. "In many ways, UCLA is really at the cutting edge, and it’s leading this statewide initiative."

The funding allocation came about through legislative efforts by organized labor groups and elected officials who aim to accommodate the growing number of students interested in labor studies, Valenzuela said. Currently, only three UC campuses – UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC Merced – have established labor centers, said Kent Wong, director of the UCLA Labor Center, adding that the funding will also help open centers at every other UC except UC San Francisco.

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The 2022-2023 California state budget will al locate $13 million to the University of California labor centers, allowing scholars to increase the extent of their research on working conditions and inequitable labor policies.

The new funding from the budget, released in May by Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds to the previous $3 million that the labor centers at UCLA and UC Berkeley each received last year, according to a UCLA press release. At UCLA, the funding will be used at the Labor Center, the Institute for Research on Labor Employment and the Labor Occupational Safety and Health Program, according to the press release.Labor centers work with other community or ganizations to engage with students, faculty and researchers to understand how workers’ lives can be improved, said Abel Valenzuela, a UCLA profes sor and director of the institute.

The work done at UC labor centers has improved the lives of workers and their communities in Cali fornia, Romero said, adding that many students’ lives are impacted either directly or through some one they know with their research.

The increased budget will help extend educa tional opportunities to underserved regions of California, Romero said. He added that new labor centers will be able to provide more hands-on experience for future researchers, labor educators, and nonprofit organizations.

ing economy," Valenzuela said. UCLA labor researchers are currently working on multiple large initiatives that will help advise the California Legislature on policy for a worker-cen tered economy, Wong said. He added these proj ects include research into the cannabis industry, young workers and the expansion of automation at the Port of LA.

Valenzuela said the increased funding will also allow researchers to go more in-depth into under standing racial disparities that may emerge in the workplace."Betterunderstanding

"That this funding allows this type of program ming to expand beyond UCLA and Berkeley is a beacon of hope for the millions of workers strug gling to make ends meet," he said.

(of) what these inequi ties might be allows us to push back, to mitigate against, to intervene, to create legislation so that we can be better prepared to address some of the inequities that might be coming from an emerg

the LA County Federation of Labor. Labor centers emphasize research and policy recommendations for emerging conflicts, such as responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, he added.

Both Karwaski and Yalcin also said the

Furkan Yalcin, president of the North Westwood Neighborhood Council, said he was excited to learn about the plan. Yalcin said business owners will greatly benefit from the project, as the extended railway could bring greater foot traffic into the village. He added that it is important for Westwood to be connected to the rest of LA as the city looks to host the Summer Olympics in 2028.

The Los Angeles Metro is making its way to Westwood through the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project. Expanding from the existing Wilshire/ Western stop in Koreatown, the project is adding seven new stations along Wilshire Boulevard, leading into West LA to improve the traveling experiences between downtown and the Westside, according to the Metro website.Bothupcoming Westwood stations, Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital, make up the final section of construction area slated for completion in 2027, according to the Metro website.

"A train station is really a fantastic opportunity to revitalize a neighborhood, so I am looking forward to the Purple Line extension finally coming to Westwood and all of the opportunities that will bring to UCLA and to the Westwood community at large," Yalcin said.

Linking the east part of the city to campus could bring more activities and people into both Westwood and UCLA with less car traffic, Karwaski added. Karwaski said the project will alleviate transportation insecurity for people across LA.

Located on Westwood Boulevard, the penultimate station of Westwood/UCLA will be where riders may enter Westwood Village from a stop in Century City. The Purple Line will terminate at the Westwood/VA Hospital station, which connects the south side of Wilshire Boulevard to the West LA Medical Center, according to the Purple (D Line) Extension First/Last Mile Plan.

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David Karwaski, director of mobility planning and traffic systems at UCLA Transportation, said the project is going to impact Westwood like no other operation has since the establishment of Interstate 405."It is transformative in that the Purple Line will in one sense shrink the city," Karwaski said. "And what I mean by that is the shortened travel time."

project has the potential to expand housing options for the UCLA community. Having a railway that arrives directly to the doorstep of UCLA, Karwaski said, may allow students and faculty to live in further residential locations.

With the subway station work progressing and the tunnel connecting Westwood and Century City under construction, Karwaski said westbound drivers can expect detours because of closures on Wilshire Boulevard on the weekends from early August to KarwaskiNovember.addedthat the construction is currently in great progress."Welook forward to the subway’s arrival and improved connectivity to the rest of the LA area," Karwaski said.

"The artwork itself becomes this landmark," Haggarty said.

Additionally, the project’s new stations will feature artwork from 17 commissioned artists, according to a Metro release.

Min added that she takes major inspiration from artist and educator Corita Kent, whose works present the concept of passing time, an idea Min hopes to incorporate into her upcoming work. Kent’s art pieces are also part of the Grunwald Center Collection at the Hammer Museum.

"It is really critical for wayfinding in the station and to know which station you’re at."

Min’s hope for her creation at the station, she said, is for people to notice it even just in passing – perhaps not during the first few visits, but eventually.

"I think our environments make a difference in the way we feel about not only a space but ultimately, in some sense, the way we associate with a place," Min said. Min said she also looks forward to the artwork being in a democratic and public place such as the Metro station. She added that as a citizen of the city, she thinks the extension would be an impressive infrastructure and an important resource for the public.

“It is important for Westwood to be connected to the rest of LA as the city looks to host the Summer Olympics in 2028.”

Clare Haggarty, senior manager for transportation planning in arts and design at the LA Metro, said the architecturally integrated artworks in earlier stations have been helpful to customers in their navigation.

Yunhee Min, one of the five artists contributing to the Westwood/UCLA station, said she plans to create a mosaic piece for the station’s hall. Min said it was exciting to propose the piece for the station, as UCLA stands as an important cultural institution of LA.

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Rising third-year chemical engineering student Emily Chang said she is looking forward to the various types of foods she will be able to make in the apartments.

"I’m really excited to be able to cook a big pot of soup and then kind of be able to share that with my roommates," Chang said. "And also I can just keep it in the fridge, and it makes a really easy meal."

third-year human biology and society student Kelly Kaon said she likes the flexibility cooking in an apartment offers.

Not only is there more flexibility in when students can eat, but there is also more variety in the food that Bruins living in apartments are able to cook.

Kaon said it can be difficult when meal prep plans are disturbed, such as when friends want to go to restaurants, because of the time and money often spent on groceries and preparing food.

"The dining halls are closed from I think 10 (a.m.) to 11 (a.m.) and then 3 (p.m.) to 5 (p.m.), and it’s just like these awkward periods where you want to eat, but you can’t really go to the dining halls," Kaon said. "Transitioning to the apartments, that’s definitely going to be better. We don’t have to stick to such a strict feeding schedule."

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"There’s this additional pressure of you needing to eat things before they go bad because if they do go bad, it’s the money that you spent on groceries and all that," Kaon said. "So I think it’s hard when you have spontaneous plans like that when you’ve already planned out your schedule."Thetime, money and decisions that come alongside grocery shopping are also factors Bruins must consider when it comes to navigating apartment life.

For Bruins who will either be cooking for the first time or revisiting an old craft, the experience comes with excitement and a new outlook in comparison to dorm food.Rising

But for some students, making the transition to living in the apartments can be more of a challenge.

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Rising third-year communication student Krezzia Basilio said it can be nerve-wracking to be the one buying groceries for herself each week and budgeting for each trip. However, Basilio added that she is grateful to have qualified for CalFresh, a government-run program

that provides food stamps for those who qualify.

Another potentially daunting aspect of cooking in an apartment can be learning to balance one’s time inside and outside the kitchen.

“I’m really excited to be able to cook a big pot of soup and then kind of be able to share that with my roommates,” Chang said. “And also I can just keep it in the fridge and it makes a really easy meal.”

"I still haven’t felt the benefits of it yet, but I am already anticipating how much money I’ll be saving and how I can use those funds for other stuff," Basilio said.

"If you kind of justify the time you’re spending in line, the time you’re eating at BPlate (Bruin Plate), the time you’re walking down to BPlate and getting there, ... I think the time would probably be the same," Kaon said.

Though there may be more factors to consider when cooking in an apartment instead of simply walking into a dining hall to eat every day, some Bruins agree that it is important for eating well to be a priority.

Basilio added that she will need to fit cooking in with an already busy schedule that includes classes, student organizations and managing an apartment instead of a dorm."(At home), I cooked when I wanted to, which I think is really different because now it’s like, ‘Oh you have to cook if you want to eat,’" Basilio said. But Kaon added that the time commitment might not actually be all that different from eating on the Hill.

Basilio said meal preparation can encourage healthier eating habits amid a busy college schedule.

"I know in college, a lot of people, they tend to deprioritize their food in general, like their own physical health for other things," Basilio said. "Just making sure that you always have food accessible to you and you’re preparing early, I think, is a really important part, especially going into the school year where we’re not going to have a lot of time to cook."

Rising third-year neuroscience student Sakina Rashid said she recently created an Etsy shop called "Dream of Moonbeams," where she sells custom digital portraits and cards. Although her small business was launched just this year, Rashid said she has been creating art for a long"I’vetime.been doing art for a really long time, but it’s been hard for me to stick to one consistent medium," Rashid said. "So I’ve gone through a lot of things, but I’ve just enjoyed creating things traditionally, like with my hands, and painting."According to a study conducted on first-year college students, art-making can reduce anxiety levels before final exams.Rashid added that art has had therapeutic effects in her own life."Art is mainly used for me as a break and an emotional outlet because it’s nice to be able to have something to show at the end of my work," Rashid said.

Noora Mojaddedi, a rising thirdyear psychology student, said she dedicates time to painting canvases in a unique way, pursuing projects such as designing album covers outside of class.

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"I know a lot of artists have only specific colorways or canvas sizes, but I feel that the different sorts of sizes and colors and textures that I use honestly are the main ways I portray my sense of creativity," MojaddediMojaddedisaid.added that art can serve as an emotional outlet for her and other students.

"I feel like (art) was just the best outlet," Mojaddedi said. "It’s not an essay. It’s not any prompt that you need. It’s just your mind and your hands."

D iscovering unique means of self-expression is often a central experience for Bruins. Some students utilize art in particular as a form of stress relief, a step to launching their own businesses or a way to channel their personal passions into tangible creations. Regardless of how long they have been creating art or what medium they prefer to use, many Bruin creatives have a unique and special relationship with art. To broaden their work’s reach, some seek out opportunities to sell their art on Bruin Walk or Etsy.

Before transferring to UCLA, Mojaddedi said she served as president of her college’s art club, where she helped revive the club’s "Art Walk" to give students the chance to showcase their work. The proceeds from her artwork went to the Mental Health Foundation."Idecided to donate to the Mental Health Foundation, and I think that it was like a full circle moment, " Mojadeddi said. "Investing my time in art throughout my life had pushed me to be interested in advocating for other things I’m passionate about, like mental health awareness."

"Sometimes Native American art can be a tricky subject because often fast fashion and mass production overseas can recreate Indigenous designs," Barragan said. "And that art loses its purpose and connections that it has to many communities."

"It’s really great that UCLA feels like a space that really appreciates the arts," Rashid said. "I feel like even a lot of people I know that aren’t artists do understand the value of art and different kinds of art."

Barragan, a rising fourth-year American Indian studies and human biology and society student, created her small business "Coastal Desires" inspired by her Native heritage growing up along the California coast. Barragan said the ocean holds strong significance for her as an enrolled member of the Gabrielino Band of Mission Indians of Southern California."Thecoast, ocean, has a strong significance within my upbringing, ... my ties to my tribal community whose land occupies the Los Angeles region and the Southern Channel Islands," Barragan said. "With my jewelry, I like to incorporate the traditions and ... cultural values that I’ve been taught and incorporate traditional materials."

For some students, creative outlets can have a place both within and outside of the classroom. Belonging to a community of creatives may ignite self-discovery and produce extraordinary results, highlighting the value of art appreciation on college campuses.

For Barragan, making jewelry is not just a form of expression but also a way to pass on a greater sense of appreciation for Native American culture to the larger community. Amid cultural appropriation of Native American art by fast fashion brands, Barragan added that the importance of honoring art’s purpose and beauty is at the core of Coastal Desires.

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Although film criticism may sound daunting, Bosley said the Bruin Film Society welcomes all viewers, whether they are film students or casual movie watchers. Bosley said the club invited both virtual and in-person guest speakers, such as voice actor Jim Cummings and actor and producer PJ McCabe, to provide more perspective in their discussions of the film screened that night. The club usually generates discussion questions for its meetings, she said, but encourages members to comment on any aspect of the film, such as their favorite actor or a specific plot element.

"We want people to feel heard and that the conversation will continue," Bosley said. "There’s always something valid and really interesting that you can say to keep the conversation going. Something that I didn’t notice – someone else might have noticed. That’s why conversation is so important in discussingInterestedart."indissecting films with other students, rising fifth-year global studies student Laura Lee said the Bruin Film Society provided her with a place to discuss more nuanced thematic elements in films such as social commentary. During the screening of "Pan’s Labyrinth," Lee said her discourse with other club members allowed her to appreciate the film’s allusions to war and how different historical elements influenced the movie.

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"The theater experience is one that ... can be unparalleled to other mediums," Levings said. "Unlike the performing arts, where there’s a certain amount of decorum that’s expected of you during most performances, film is a little different. I think it’s interesting to see how an audience’s energy builds up and how we all react to things, especially seeing things for the very firstFurthertime."harnessing that energy, Levings said the club hosts an annual event called BFS Armageddon, where members can make either a presentation or performance related to their

In addition to the in-depth critiques, rising fourth-year history and labor studies student Emiko Levings said the energy while watching films in a group setting transforms the solo viewing experience into one of excitement and anticipation. Levings said the blend of members who have watched a movie multiple times combined with the first-time viewers creates an environment for more fruitful and diverse discussion. The beauty of the Bruin Film Society, she said, is that students are able to experience seeing a film in a theater at little to no cost, especially when going to a movie theater is becoming more expensive nowadays.

Now playing at the James Bridges Theater is the Bruin Film Society.Leading the movie screening club, president and rising third-year English student Devin Bosley seeks to continue the Bruin Film Society’s legacy as an inclusive space for students to discuss everything related to film. The Bruin Film Society hosts screenings at the James Bridges Theater with guest interviews from screenwriters and producers to bolster their weekly discussions. Bosley said the club hopes to revive its tradition of in-person speaker events and to continue providing free screenings for students after an era of virtual screenings."Filmcan incite so many different emotions," Bosley said. "It can make you laugh. It can make you cry. It can make you excited. I think seeing that in a group setting makes it all that more impactful and effective."

To expose club members to a diverse selection of films, the board chooses a mix of both popular and lesser-known films that may also correlate with current events such as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Black History Month and Pride Month, Bosley said. She added that the organization selects their thematic film choices at the beginning of fall quarter, screening Wes Anderson’s stopmotion flick "Fantastic Mr. Fox," for instance, to match the exciting back-to-school energy on campus.

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When Bosley first joined the Bruin Film Society via Zoom, she said she felt welcomed by the previous members’ passion for film despite the fact that virtual screenings were their only option. Bosley said joining the club was one of the first times she found a community on campus, and she yearns to share that experience with others. Heading into the 20222023 academic year, Bosley said the Bruin Film Society will continue to foster an inclusive environment, allowing for stronger connections to be formed between students who all share a love for film.

"Even if you hate it (the movie), you can find someone else that hated it and talk about that. If you loved it, you can find someone else who loved it," Bosley said. "It’s a bonding thing. You always will have that experience of seeing that movie together. ... I think that’s a beautiful thing."

favorite film. Presentations like these are able to break the ice between members, sparking conversation and building a stronger sense of community within the club, she said.

Comprised entirely of students, all 30 members of SCA are involved in event planning, said general member Max Orroth. Orroth, a rising third-year cognitive science and architectural studies student, said every member has the opportunity to pitch their ideas for campus events to the committee, and the leading members and others can discuss their viability and reach a verdict.

"Our main focus is uplifting student artists," Haan said. "We’re (also) trying to bring ... free (arts) events to campus."

“ “ ” We want people to be able to engage in the arts without having to pay, ... and we want to be able to give everyone

In the past few years, SCA has hosted a wide variety of campus events. Haan said one of her favorites was a craft fair held last year, where student vendors sold their handmade products, which included board games, prints, jewelry and crochet pieces. A first-time event from the year E theportunity experience what UCLA (arts) has to offer.

As a student-run organization, SCA hosts art-related events and programs in an effort to promote student artists and connect the UCLA community to the art scene on and off campus. Co-director of SCA Elizabeth Haan, a rising third-year art history student, said UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is a major proponent of SCA, as the performing and fine arts programming organization provides funding and supports SCA’s goals of increasing accessibility to the arts at UCLA.

"All of our events have been designed (so that) anyone in the committee can ... create an event of literally any kind," said Sophia Russo, a rising fourth-year communication student and SCA programming director.

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Every year, the Student Committee for the Arts cultivates and enriches the art scene at UCLA one campus event at a time.

Additionally, Russo said SCA frequently partners with other campus organizations to host events or create new programs, such as the drag show partnership with Sexperts and the LGBTQ center. Russo added that these organizations’ and SCA’s shared values of LGBTQ+ representation allowed for this collaboration to occur.

One project she said she hopes to revive is Project ARTS (Arts ... Realized Through Students), which aimed to connect student artists with established artists to foster mentorship between them. With more people on the committee this year, SCA plans to reinvigorate these types of education and outreach programs in order to continue giving back, Haan said.

buildings where so many events are enjoyed by students.

According to Haan, SCA’s biggest event of the year is the Royce Hall concert, in which committee members choose an up-and-coming artist to perform. Each year, the organization aims to give these artists – which have included Doja Cat, The Marías, Caroline Polachek and Weyes Blood – a platform to showcase their music to the UCLA community, Haan said. Haan said Weyes Blood’s performance in 2022 was especially memorable, with some attendees telling her it was the best concert of their lives.Another notable event is the Associated Students UCLA Arts in the Union, where ASUCLA and SCA partner to showcase UCLA students’ artwork in Ackerman Union. The event focuses on bringing attention to student artwork and the buildings in which they are displayed, Haan said.

Any students that are passionate about the arts or arts programming are encouraged to collaborate with SCA, RussoBeyondsaid.collaboration with other clubs, Haan said there will soon be an education and outreach sector of SCA that will focus on supporting students in the arts.

One type of event SCA puts together is a pre-show event that leads up to a different headlining act, such as the annual Royce Hall performance and a guest lecture from author and comedian David Sedaris, Orroth said. Past preshow events have included student authors reading their work or poetry stands where students can write their own poetry, Orroth said.

As the building manager responsible for coordinating events held in Ackerman Union and Kerckhoff Hall, Haan said she hopes students will be able to appreciate these

"If you’re using the buildings ... (to) their fullest extent, they are the living room of campus," Haan said. "Arts in the Union ... seeks to inform the students (of) what the student union buildings have to offer them."

before was the drag show in February that SCA partnered with UCLA Sexperts and the UCLA LGBTQ Campus Resource Center to put on, Russo said.

"We want people to be able to engage in the arts without having to pay, ... and we want to be able to give everyone the opportunity to experience what UCLA (arts) has to offer," Haan said.

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The Latinx Admit Weekend is an annual weekend program held by undergraduate student volun teers that provides resources such as student and alumni panels and mentorship programs to Latinx high school seniors and encourages them to sub mit their statement of intent to register to UCLA.

"What made me choose UCLA was ... seeing how many Hispanic- and Latinx-based organizations there are at UCLA," Sierra said. "I saw myself coming to this school and being a part of those organizations and feeling happy."

The influx of Latinx students comes at a time when UCLA is in the midst of becoming a Hispanic Serv ing Institution by 2025. In order for the university to become an HSI, at least 25% of its enrolled stu dent population must identify as Latinx.

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Juan Manuel Sierra, a recent graduate from Don Lugo High School in Chino, California, smiles as he poses with his parents and his sister Lesley Sierra, a rising fourthyear economics student at UCLA.

Juan Manuel Sierra said that of the 14 universities he applied to, he was accepted by 13, including Princeton, Cornell, Rice and UCLA. After weighing all of his options, Sierra said he decided to attend UCLA because he felt the university could support a student with his background.

The Hispanic and Latinx population is the largest ethnic/racial group in Los Angeles county, making up 49.1% of the population. In fall 2021, UCLA admitted 15,028 students. Of the 6,586 enrolled, 22% of the student population identified as Hispanic. This was a 1% increase in enrolled Hispanic students from the previous year.

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UCLA alumni Vanessa Rojas (left), Jamileth Gonzalez (center) and Joana Juarez (right) all hold up an L that represents their sorority, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, as they usher students for Latinx Admit Weekend.

After two years of hosting the Latinx Admit Week end online, the event took on a hybrid model this year and held the last day in person.

Cindy Zaragoza (right), a rising fourth-year sociol ogy student and one of the volunteer coordinators for the Latinx Admit Weekend, checks in to the event with Sierra (left) outside of Kerckhoff Hall.

"I want people to know that hopefully, we get more people of color in these institutions in order to uplift our communities and make sure that every body’s on an equal footing," Espinoza said.

UCLA alumnus Alissa Rocha watches over students as they sit in front of the Student Activities Center.

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The in-person portion of the program this year consisted of student and alumni panels, a campus tour, an alumni dinner, a party where participants can socialize with one another, and a tabling event with more than 20 different organizations at UCLA.

Rocha said the tour aims to reinforce the idea that the students on the tour are capable of succeeding in higher education.

Rocha is a part of Hermanas Unidas de UCLA, a Latinx organization that provides resources and leadership opportunities for Chicana/Latina col lege students and alumni. The organization also helps facilitate community service and networking events as well as academic and professional work shops for those students.

UCLA alumnus Lefter Ed Espinoza points as he leads a tour for Latinx Admit Weekend.

Espinoza said these tours are a way for students to learn about UCLA’s history and what to expect when they come to UCLA in order to prepare them for their first quarter.

Rocha and Hermanas Unidas helped coordinate the campus tours along with the La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity. She said her motivation for providing this tour was to give prospective students a diverse experience of UCLA and expose them to not only Hermanas Unidas at UCLA but to other organizations as well.

Sierra’s parents hold onto one another as they tour UCLA’s campus.

Fullertonsaid College student Steve Valdez smiles and stands for a photo.

"As Latinos, as first-generation graduates or trans fers that want to pursue something in the future, we can find something in the future here," Luna

Luna said she enjoys how many resources there are for Latinx students at UCLA.

A group of admitted students attending Latinx Admit Week end follows a tour guide around campus.

"I really enjoyed the diversity. I thought it was very inclusive," Valdez said.

Nayeli Aguirre, another student at Fullerton Col lege, interlocks her fingers as she poses for a Aguirrephoto.

"As people of color, we have to be strong and push through things, but honestly, sometimes it does get hard. You want to be in a place where you just feel comfortable," Aguirre said. "Sometimes we just don’t want all that pushed onto us, and we just want to feel comfortable."

said she was surprised with how inclusive her visit to UCLA was and attributed the inclusivity and her level of comfort to being surrounded by other Latinx students.

Valdez said he came into UCLA with a closed mind thinking he was not going to see a diverse campus, but he said that changed on his tour when he saw a Latinx fraternity chanting while playing Hispanic music along Bruin Walk.

Alejandra Luna, a student at Fullerton College, poses for a photo.

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Pac-12 champions and Final Four contenders BEST CASE Losing three starters will hinder any team, regardless of who replaces the departures. And although much offseason buzz has been given to the new additions and the increased roles for some of the returnees, the jury is still out on the roster Cronin has constructed for 2023. The Bruins still have multiple scholarships to play with, but as of now, they roster only one wing 6-foot-7 or taller after losing five such players in the offseason and have just one rotation-caliber center. Entering his fourth season in Westwood, Cronin will rely on unproven players more than ever before. Still, the duo of Campbell and Jaquez will give UCLA a high enough floor to finish near the top of what is expected to be a weak Pac-12.

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Center Adem Bona currently slots in as UCLA’s starting big after the offseason departures of forward Cody Riley and center Myles Johnson. Behind Bona will be two players –rising redshirt senior forward/center Kenneth Nwuba and rising redshirt sophomore forward Mac Etienne – whom Cronin has seldom trusted when available. This means the bulk of the responsibility will fall on Bona. He looked worthy in prep play and youth international competition, but the only question is if it will translate at the next level. If it does, UCLA will be competing deep into March and Bona will be a lottery pick in next year’s NBA draft.

WORST CASE UCLA began a new era when it hired Janelle McDonald in May to replace Chris Waller as head coach. After 29 years of Valorie Kondos Field and three years of Waller, the Bruins looked outside their program for their new coach and wound up with one of the top assistants in the country. McDonald’s prowess as a bars coach should help get UCLA back on track on an event it struggled with last year while her staff of accomplished club coaches and returning assistant coach BJ Das will try to return the Bruins back to their spot atop the sport.

BEST CASE Championship teams sometimes take a while to develop. UCLA had an offseason full of change with a completely revamped coaching staff and the departure of Norah Flatley to Arkansas. With the only remaining members of the 2018 championship-winning team now gone and a relatively inexperienced coaching staff taking over, this team might not be firing on all cylinders out of the gate. Given the number of promising squads in the Pac-12, a mediocre year could move the Bruins down to fourth in their conference. Fourth in the Pac-12

There are a lot of unknowns for UCLA gymnastics in 2023. With a new coaching staff at the helm and some veterans on the way out, the blue and gold’s roster will look different next year. One sure thing, however, is the Bruins have talent. UCLA’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class from a year ago – featuring rising sophomores Jordan Chiles and Emma Malabuyo – had a memorable debut season. Now, the Bruins will add the top recruit in the country in Selena Harris while former five-star recruit Emily Lee will return from injury. Barring injuries, this team has the potential to reach the NCAA championships. A return to nationals

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Incoming freshman guard Amari Bailey will get the headlines for the class of 2022, but it’ll be the Bruins’ other five-star recruit that will get the spotlight early.

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Adem Bona’s instant impact

A year ago, UCLA men’s basketball returned an entire Final Four rotation and had sky-high expectations. The Bruins won’t have the same veteran luxuries this season, but rest assured, it’s still Pac-12 championship or bust for the blue and gold. Coach Mick Cronin brings back rising senior guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and rising redshirt senior guard Tyger Campbell, two players who will surely garner preseason All-American recognition. Add in a starstudded freshman class and the continued development of rising junior guard Jaylen Clark, and the conference’s most dominant program can add another trophy before joining the Big Ten.

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With a chance to redeem an early-round NCAA tournament upset in 2021, UCLA women’s basketball missed March Madness altogether in 2022. But just as coach Cori Close guided the Bruins to at least the Sweet 16 four consecutive times from 2016 to 2019 after missing the tournament in 2015, this year’s team has the potential to bounce back with a rejuvenated core as a dark horse contender for the national championship. To take some of the load off rising senior guard Charisma Osborne, the team will welcome the addition of key rotation players returning from seasonlong injuries as well as the topranked recruiting class in both the nation and program history. With their most complete rotation in recent memory, the Bruins can challenge for a top spot in the Pac-12 after finishing in the bottom half last season for the first time in eight years.

Mid-tier Pac-12 and a First Four selection

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Competing in its seventh straight Women’s College World Series last season, UCLA softball suffered a 15-0 season-ending defeat to the eventual national champion, Oklahoma. But don’t let the shocking loss fool you – this is still one of the best programs in college softball. The reigning Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year rising redshirt senior Megan Faraimo is still in Westwood, multiple-time First Team All-American sluggger Aaliyah Jordan is back after last year’s season-ending injury for her seventh season with UCLA, and new faces are on the way. The Bruins added former All-Pac-12 First Team honoree Brooke Yanez – an incoming graduate transfer – to the rotation through the transfer portal and tout the nation’s second-ranked recruiting class. As she does every season, the now-UCLA Athletic Hall of Famer – coach Kelly Inouye-Perez – has formed a roster that can compete for a title.

National champions BEST CASE Help is on the way, but the Bruins’ departures –especially the two best field players from last season – might be too much to overcome. Infielder Delanie Wisz was the blue and gold’s unquestioned top hitter last season, while infielder Briana Perez finished one of the best all-around careers in UCLA softball history with a Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year award. Throw in the key departures of two former national champions in infielder Kinsley Washington and pitcher Holly Azevedo as well, and you have to wonder if this year’s team has the personnel necessary to fill the massive holes.

Losing three of your top four scorers is never a good thing. Though there are candidates to step up to the plate, the uncertainty is not unlike what surrounded the team this time last year. Some factors were out of their control, but the Bruins often faltered because of fatigue and a disorganized offense which, in a conference as loaded as the Pac-12, could prove detrimental to their hopes of securing a high seed in the NCAA tournament. It is tough to see this version of the team miss out on the Big Dance again, but if UCLA can’t maintain consistency and address its second-half woes, it would be difficult to envision the blue and gold making it past the first two rounds.

Top three in the Pac-12 and an Elite Eight run BEST CASE

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Super Regional exit WORST CASE Yanez and Faraimo have the potential to be even better than last year’s Faraimo-Azevedo partnership that drove the Bruins’ top-five ERA nationally. But the 2022 season proved that elite pitching can only get you so far. UCLA’s offense will have to improve to reach the team’s lofty expectations, but the 2023 lineup looks worse on paper. Can Jordan and rising redshirt junior utility Maya Brady carry the offense? Can multiple top-10 recruits have an instant impact? Which current players will step up? These questions will make or break the Bruins’ season. Can the Bruins be elite offensively? TO WATCH BY MOON

The growth of Osborne in her senior campaign, the delayed debut of graduate student guard Gina Conti and the pressure on Close are just a few of many talking points for the Bruins next season, but we would be remiss not to highlight the potential impact of the newest members in town. The No. 2 prospect, guard Kiki Rice, headlines the incoming group of freshmen that also includes guard Londynn Jones and forwards Gabriela Jaquez, Christeen Iwuala and Lina Sontag. With the potential to help vault UCLA back atop women’s basketball, the class brings a mix of size, versatility and playmaking that addresses many of the team’s weak points on both ends of the court, and can make the team better right away if it can minimize its adjustment period to the college level. Can the freshman class make an immediate impact?

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Coach John Speraw’s tendency to flex his depth might rub the team the wrong way, and the Bruins’ playoff woes could make an untimely return.

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Semifinal exit WORST CASE

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UCLA men’s volleyball saw its best season since 2018 go up in flames at the worst possible time: a reverse sweep defeat to Long Beach State in the NCAA tournament semifinals. It’d be remiss to overlook how the blue and gold got there in the first place, however, as it compiled a nine-week run atop the American Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches Poll throughout the year – its longest country-leading stretch since 1995. The Bruins are returning at least four AVCA All-Americans and rising senior outside hitter Alex Knight, while they will have one less thing to worry about with reigning AVCA National Player of the Year Alex Nikolov of the Beach headed for the pros. Watch out for a UCLA-Hawai’i final in May.

It’s a promising sign to largely return a team that knocked on the door of a finals berth. Rising junior setter/ opposite Miles Partain is back to facilitate the offense, rising junior outside hitter Ethan Champlin and Knight will spearhead the pins, and middle blocker duo of rising redshirt junior Merrick McHenry and rising redshirt sophomore Guy Genis should lock down the middle. Even UCLA’s libero position is set with the transfer of honorable mention AVCA All-American selection Troy Gooch. Continuity may be boring, but it’s exactly what the Bruins need at their core. players BRYAN PALMERO

The Bruins appear to be on the cusp of something, thanks to a treasure trove of talent. Yet an NCAA-leading five AVCA All-Americans still weren’t enough for the blue and gold to escape the first round of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament or advance to an NCAA tournament final. These postseason losses brew concerns about UCLA’s experience and chemistry, especially with many moving pieces on the fringe of the starting lineup.

If UCLA football wants to make a statement, this is the season to do it. The Bruins have a breeze of a nonconference schedule and a favorable Pac-12 slate in a conference that isn’t much deeper than three teams. With rising fifth-year senior quarterback Dorian ThompsonRobinson and rising senior running back Zach Charbonnet spearheading the offense, the Bruins should have no problem finding the end zone. It might take a couple favorable bounces here and there, but with no bad losses and a home win over Utah or USC, a 10-2 record isn’t out of the question for UCLA in 2022. 10-2 record and a bowl game win BEST CASE Thompson-Robinson may be back, but his favorite targets won’t be. UCLA lost its top three receivers this offseason with Kyle Philips and Greg Dulcich going to the NFL and Chase Cota transferring to Oregon. The Bruins added some receiving options from the transfer portal, including incoming graduate transfer wide receiver Jake Bobo from Duke, but it might not be enough to combat the losses of Philips and Dulcich. If its defense can’t take a leap this year and the offense doesn’t click early, UCLA could slide down the Pac-12 South standings.

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Bottom tier of the Pac-12 South WORST CASE Offense hasn’t been the issue for the Bruins in recent years. Under defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro, UCLA had some of the worst passing defenses in the nation over the last four seasons. But after much criticism, Azzinaro resigned in January and was replaced by Bill McGovern. It might be his first season with the blue and gold, but expectations will certainly be high for McGovern and his defense.

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The McDonald’s All-American and No. 7 overall recruit in the nation could have easily joined 2020 five-star recruit Daishen Nix in decommitting from UCLA to join the NBA G League. Nevertheless, Bailey chose to remain committed to the Bruins’ program despite the other professional pathways appearing in his periphery.

A new season of UCLA Athletics is fast approaching, bringing with it a brand new crop of Bruin freshmen. Will another UCLA gymnast take home Pac-12 Freshman of the Year honors or will a UCLA women’s basketball commit bring the Bruins back to glory? The Daily Bruin Sports editors debate which incoming UCLA freshman will be the most intriguing to watch in the 2022-2023 season.

While Cronin doesn’t lead a program that typically churns out one-and-done stars, Bailey will benefit from this stripped-down roster and most likely achieve more minutes than the 12.6 per game Watson was afforded last year.

Considering Watson managed a first-round pick and Bailey is projected at No. 10 overall according to NBC’s 2023 NBA Mock Draft, this season is ripe with opportunity for the guard to capitalize on his potential, prove himself to Cronin and the nation, and ultimately hear his name called even earlier on draft night. But first, Bailey has business to commence in Westwood. Lauryn Wang . Assistant Sports editor . MEN’S BASKETBALL

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Amari Bailey was quick to quell the rumors. "No, sir" was the five-star UCLA men’s basketball recruit’s swift declaration when asked whether he was entertaining any other options besides becoming a Bruin. Four months later, Bailey has arrived in Westwood along with two other freshmen recruits – five-star center Adem Bona and fourstar guard Dylan Andrews – to begin summer training.

The big question mark surrounds how coach Mick Cronin will manage his rotations, with Bailey’s integration into the Bruins’ lineup critical to the guard’s own minutes and success. Last year, Cronin was partial to his veteran players over another fivestar recruit, then-freshman guard/forward Peyton Watson. Yet, following a lone season at UCLA, Watson is headed to the Denver Nuggets after being drafted No. 30 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft in ButJune.this year looks markedly different from last year, which saw all five starters from the 2021 Final Four team return to Westwood for another season. Forward Cody Riley, center Myles Johnson and guards Johnny Juzang and Jules Bernard have all since departed, leaving Cronin to rely on the veteran leadership of rising redshirt

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Two of the past three Pac-12 Pitchers of the Year have been Bruins.Boasting a star caliber not unlike her predecessors, Taylor Tinsley might not take long to join that club. As the No. 1-ranked pitching recruit in the nation and the top-ranked recruit in UCLA softball’s recruiting class of 2022, Tinsley headlines the incoming crop of freshmen for the blue and gold. She joins a program that produced the 2019 and 2022 Pac-12 Pitchers of the Year in former Bruin Rachel Garcia and rising redshirt senior pitcher/first baseman Megan Faraimo, and she has what it takes to be the next Bruin to sit on that from Lawrenceville, Georgia, the graduate of George Walton Academy arrives in Westwood fresh off a season that ended in glory. Tinsley led the Bulldogs to the Region 8-A Private championship in her senior campaign with a 10-3 record, 0.96 ERA and 192 strikeouts – good for the third Class-A Private First Team All-State honors of her high school career. Across four seasons and 449.2 innings in the circle for the Bulldogs, Tinsley built a 49-18 record with an 0.72 ERA and 842 strikeouts. Her ERA shrunk each season from 2018 to 2020, and her best showing came as a junior when she rode 13 wins, 226 strikeouts and a 0.28 ERA to the Walton Tribune’s Athlete of the Year need an injection of young talent and depth into their pitching staff, and Tinsley brings both of the above and then some. In UCLA’s attempt to return to the finals of the Women’s College World Series for the first time since 2019, the Bruins got a step closer this past season than they did in 2021. But after ceding four runs in their first three contests of the WCWS, Bruin pitchers inexplicably gave up 15 to the Oklahoma Sooners one win short of the finals.

Rice brings high-caliber talent as well as countless titles and awards. Most notably in her high school years, Rice was able to turn a run-of-the-mill program into the top-ranked high school girls basketball program in the nation.

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A week into her time in Westwood, Kiki Rice has already broken two school records.

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In addition to her 2022 Female Athlete of the Year award, Rice holds five other Gatorade titles, including 2021-2022 National Girls Basketball Player of the Year and four different District of Columbia Girls Basketball and Girls Soccer Player of the Year accolades. On the court, Rice’s statistics are unmatched. She finished high school with an average of 20.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game.

Rice is not only the top-ranked women’s basketball recruit to ever come to UCLA, but she is also the first Gatorade National Female Athlete of the Year to go on and play for the Bruins.Ifthis is any indication of the guard’s leadership talents, the Bruins’ upcoming season will be anything but ordinary.

Veteran leadership will be at the forefront of the effort to take down the goliath that is Oklahoma softball but should Tinsley get the opportunity, Bruin fans can expect more than just a few flashes of brilliance in her first season donning the blue and gold.

The No. 2 recruit in the class of 2022 currently holds the coveted Gatorade accolade as well as two gold medals from the 2022 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup and the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and the co-MVP title of the McDonald’s All-American game that she shares with fellow incoming Bruin freshman, Gabriela Jaquez.

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UCLA’s 2021-2022 season, on the other hand, did not end in a championship or national acclaim. The Bruins finished with a .500 record in the Pac-12 and fell short of receiving a March Madness bid for the first time since 2015. The first dilemma in the new season coach Cori Close faces will be how Rice fits into the Bruin puzzle. The guard rotation already features rising senior guard Charisma Osborne, who is last year’s No. 3 scorer in the Pac-12, graduate student guard Gina Conti and six other returning players with at least a year of However,experience.ifRice’s high school career is any indication, she has experience with turning high-potential teams into championship-winning programs. Rice’s talents could be just the thing the Bruins need to hang their first banner in Pauley Pavilion since 1978.

UCLA’s pitching staff lost one of its top options in Holly Azevedo when she graduated in the spring and will be led by a trio of Bruins all in their final year of eligibility in 2023.

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Standing at 6 feet, 6 inches, McIlroy ranked No. 19 among righthanded pitchers and No. 48 overall in the state of California for high school prospects. The Carlsbad, California, native tops out at 97 miles per hour on his fastball while also displaying a talent for tunneling his pitches, per coach John Savage. McIlroy said the similarities of throwing in both water polo and pitching drew him to the pool when he was young. In his senior season, McIlroy received CIF All Coastal League Second Team honors. However, his prowess in the pool was not limited to Carlsbad High School’s varsity team, as he was also an attacker on the 2019-2020 USA Men’s Cadet National Team.

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Harris also brings exactly what the Bruins need – a Yurchenko 1.5 on vault that is bound to earn a few perfect 10s in her career and a prowess on bars that will be sure to stabilize a UCLA bars rotation that struggled a season ago. Whether it’s on vault, bars or all four events, the top recruit in the country will certainly be turning heads in Pauley Pavilion in 2023.

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Much like Katelyn Ohashi, Nia Dennis, Norah Flatley and other Bruin legends, Harris tried her hand at elite gymnastics before ultimately dropping back down to Level 10 in hopes of extending her career through college and avoiding early retirement . That dream came true in March 2021 when Harris officially committed to UCLA, but not before she took home multiple medals in Level 10 competition.

In addition to playing attacker in the pool, UCLA’s newest dual athlete was recruited for his talents on the mound, even after hitting .281 with three homers at the plate in his senior season.

Fortunately, the future Bruin Lutkemeyer also totes many of the same accolades as the former Bruin Forbes. Both Forbes and Lutkemeyer were ranked as high as No. 3 in their respective recruiting years, drawing similar results in USTA tournaments only three years apart. In 2019, Lutkemeyer seized two Girls’ 18 singles crowns. That same year, the blue chip also nabbed a doubles title at the Los Caballeros JuniorWithTournament.Lutkemeyer, UCLA looks to expand upon a now-veteran squad and regain traction coming into the 2022-2023 season.

Instead, the incoming freshman will be displaying his talents in both fall and spring as part of UCLA’s men’s water polo and baseball.

In fact, she doesn’t even compete at the elite level anymore.

McIlroy may not be the top-ranked recruit like Selena Harris or the Gatorade Athlete of the Year like Kiki Rice, but being a two-sport athlete is intriguing in its own right – especially when he plays one sport on land and the other in the water.

But there’s a reason the UCLA gymnastics incoming freshman is the No. 1-ranked recruit in the nation . There’s no doubt Harris will be a game-changer for the Bruins from day one.

Harris became the Nevada state and Region 1 all-around champion in 2019 and earned the silver on vault and bars at nationals later that year. In 2020, she qualified for her first Nastia Liukin Cup, an event she returned to in February of this year, and placed first on the uneven bars and fourth in the all-around .

Last year, the team had its worst regular-season showing since 2017 and was unable to crack past the second round of the NCAA championships. With a young team – including three blue-chip freshmen recruits – UCLA women’s tennis failed to initiate a deep NCAA tournament run. Additionally, the Bruins are losing their highest-ranked singles player from last season, Abbey Forbes, to North Carolina. Over the course of her junior season, Forbes amassed a 14-5 record in singles play alongside hitting a season-high doubles ranking of No. 23 with her rising sophomore partner Ava Catanzarite to lead the Bruins in the No. 1 spot for the majority of her three years in Westwood.

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Just like rising junior Chae Campbell did for the Bruins as a freshman in 2021, Harris will be able to contribute on all four events as soon as she steps foot in Westwood. Her vast Level 10 experience will allow her to make a seamless transition into the world of collegiate gymnastics.

Anne Christine Lutkemeyer might look like most other incoming UCLA athletes. She’s a top-ranked recruit, tournament champion and California native. But the incoming Bruin stands apart as the undoubted X factor for UCLA women’s tennis this upcoming season.

Selena Harris doesn’t have an Olympic medal hanging on her wall.

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Finn McIlroy isn’t settling for one sport.

With another season rapidly approaching, McIlroy will represent a skilled addition to a men’s water polo team that reached the NCAA semifinals last season. Additionally, his abilities on the mound should bolster a pitching staff that suffered a swath of injuries and help the Bruins reach the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time since 2019. With a new crop of freshmen set to take the stage in the fall, the Bruin faithful will have double the chances to witness McIlroy’s widespread talents.

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This wasn’t how I wanted it to go. When I came to UCLA in 2018, I packed a plan alongside my high school keepsakes. The plan included boys, a four-year graduation and becoming a girlboss scientist like Dr. Jane Goodall.Asitturned out, boys – in a heterosexual way, at least –aren’t for me, nor is scientific research. I’m not cut out for academic excellence during a public health crisis, either. Each time I faced these new, unexpected truths about who I am, I felt like I was losing myself.

Looking back, I see I was doing the opposite. New Bruins, I urge you to do yourself a favor: Know your plans will change, and don’t sweat it when you find out you weren’t right about everything.

this final setback that allowed me to take full advantage of what I’ve learned about myself since coming to UCLA.Anextra term gave me the stability I needed to start my first queer relationship with a partner I adore. I could also take on my current position as the Opinion editor at the Daily Bruin. Both are accomplishments I never imagined when I was at New Student Orientation four years ago. I would have spared myself a lot of heartache if I had learned sooner that there are more ways to be successful than you can planNewfor.Bruins, welcome to UCLA. Check your expectations at the Inverted Fountain – you’ll be better off for it.

“ Know your plans will change, and don’t sweat it when you find out you weren’t right about everything.“

Discovering you aren’t suited to your dreams is deflating at best. That’s especially true when you don’t see it as an opportunity to find out what other things you will be able to achieve.Sowhen, in the midst of my disappointment, I ended up applying to the Daily Bruin, it was on a lucky whim.

Around the same time, after years of insisting I was just a very good ally, I began to accept that I’m queer. For a long time, I saw this realization as a loss. I wasn’t going to be what anyone had expected, myself included, and I didn’t know what to do with my new identity. That was the end of 2019. We all know what happened next. By fall 2020, it was all I could do to stay enrolled full time. I was not used to struggling academically, but then again, I was also not used to living in my mom’s new fiance’s home, let alone quarantining in it. I can’t say I have made nothing but lemonade from the pandemic’s sour onslaught. In fact, I fell far enough behind on my degree progress that I have to stay at UCLA an extra quarterYetit’s

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For me, this process didn’t start in earnest until the summer following my freshman year. I was thrilled to have a chance to study wild primates – that is, until the third week of my fourmonth internship. It was only then that I realized field data collection is far more mind-numbing than I can deal with.

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At an individual level, we all have to make difficult choices about how best to protect our health and the health of the broader community. Whether to attend crowded events, when to wear a mask and how frequently to get tested — these decisions have often been left up to you, but they may have dramatic consequences that affect everyone. This spring, I thought I was making the right decisions about my health and safety. That was until I started feeling symptoms and had to leave my dorm room for isolation housing in the middle of the night. Sometimes we make the wrong decisions. But we must learn from our mistakes and strive to protect ourselves and others as much as possible. Get tested regularly. Be careful in crowded settings. Be especially cautious if you feel sick. Email your professors and teaching assistants if you can’t attend classes or are otherwise impaired. In my experience, they are very kind and accommodating in helping students deal with the pandemic. Although, admittedly, your mileage may vary.

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Ayear ago, I was getting ready to attend New Student Orientation over Zoom. Then, I was hopeful that the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States was nearly over. That summer, the average number of new cases each day had declined to its lowest point since March 2020. Although they remained in short supply in much of the rest of the world, vaccines were widely available in the U.S. On the Fourth of July in 2021, President Joe Biden stated, "Today, we’re closer than ever to declaring our independence from a deadly virus." But as firework displays lit up America’s skies, only about 49% of its population was fully vaccinated. Since then, the delta variant and then the omicron variant have ravaged the U.S., reaching more than million cases a day by January. Experts have recently expressed growing concerns about the BA.5 and BA.4 subvariants, which have become the dominant strains in the U.S. UCLA has not been spared from this onslaught. Thousands of students and hundreds of faculty and staff members were infected in large outbreaks in the winter and spring. At the same time, UCLA switched to in-person classes and relaxed the indoor mask mandate. The outbreaks on campus, however, put a wrench in those plans. For the first half of winter quarter, UCLA mandated virtual learning. The spring outbreak led UCLA to reinstate the mask mandate only weeks before the end of the school year.

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UCLA’s wishy-washy approach to the pandemic has been justly criticized by the Disabled Student Union and others. But the unpredictability of the pandemic will continue to shape your UCLA experience this year.

Compared to a year ago, the world now seems in a similar place. Cases have dropped since the earlier peaks this year but are beginning to climb again. I don’t know what the start of fall quarter will bring. But I do know we have to remain vigilant while COVID-19 continues to mutate and spread. As much as we’d like it to be, the pandemic isn’t over.

Although the vast sea of people, events and offices may seem intimidating at first glance, I assure you: Even if it takes you some time to wade through it all, they are here to help.

The first time I used the DARS, I never thought I would have to use it again – and boy, was I wrong. In the past several months, I can’t even count how many times I’ve used the DARS to determine the classes I needed to complete my major, what general education requirements I was still missing or whether I could pick up a second major. DARS has been a lifesaver for me, and it could be for you too. And the resources being provided to you during NSO are just the beginning. UCLA has a multitude of student services – everything from the Career Center to Student Legal Services. There’s the newly opened Black Bruin Resource Center, a space to uplift and support the needs of the Black Bruin com munity, and the Transfer Student Center, UCLA’s central hub to help transfer students make the most of their time at this school.Moreno-Alvarez also said UCLA supports you academically, adding that he highly encourages everyone to meet with their academic counseling unit – especially those in the Academic Advancement Program. According to Moreno-Alvarez, the Aca demic Advancement Program provides peer learning facilita tors who work with students one-on-one, a resource that he has personally found to be extremely helpful in learning class material.Lastbut certainly not least, there’s the annual beginning-ofthe-year Enormous Activities Fair – a showcase for hundreds of student organizations – which holds a special place in my heart. It was at the fair, the scorching September sun ruth lessly burning my skin as I walked around Wilson Plaza, where I made my decision to apply to the Daily Bruin. Take advantage of what UCLA has to offer. Learn to use the tools at your disposal. That’s what they’re here for.

A year in at the No. 1 public university in the nation, I still find myself learning more each day about all the student re sources UCLA has to offer. I can only imagine how overwhelming it must be for incom ing Bruins to have to learn the same. But discovering essential resources may turn out to be key to your success at UCLA. After all, you never know who or what will shape your experience here.From the moment you commit to this school and attend New Student Orientation and up until the moment you graduate and receive your diploma, you will be engulfed in resources.

Brian Moreno-Alvarez, a rising fourth-year sociology transfer student, said he became a New Student Advisor to help sort out all the information that is usually thrown at incoming students. He added that he wanted to highlight not only all the opportunities that have helped him but also ones he believes could be taken advantage of by other students.

"It’s really my job (at NSO) to make sure that I can best equip my students with the best resources possible, given that UCLA offers so much already," Moreno-Alvarez said. I remember my own New Student Orientation online and in the middle of the pandemic, learning from my NSA over the course of several days about enrollment passes and how to navigate the Degree Audit Reporting System.

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"Eventually, I emailed the dean of admissions (Dean of Undergraduate Education Adriana Galván), and I told her my story," Akiba recounted. "I basically told her, ‘Help, I’m dying.’"After her initial email, Akiba was redirected to the Honors College. It was from the staff there that she learned there was another option: creating her own major. Akiba graduated in 2022 with a degree in her selfdesigned curriculum, Psychological Development and Learning. The major included classes from a variety of departments, such as psychology, sociology and education, and examined the role education plays in shaping an individual’s interests and pathways.

While the Undergraduate Education and honors programs oversee the creation of individual majors, all students are welcome to make their own curriculum, regardless of honors status. But few students actually take on the challenge – a testament to the individual major program’s difficulty and obscurity. More than two decades ago, the program reached its highest count, enrolling just seven students in winter quarter 2001. As of this past spring, there were only five students declared as an individual major. While the individual major program offered the flexibility and creativity Akiba craved, she faced a tough road ahead. To begin the process, students must submit a 15- to 20-page proposal, detailing a list of relevant courses and a lengthy explanation of why no other major will satisfy their goals. In her proposal, Akiba provided explanations against six different majors, acknowledging possible combinations of these programs as well. "You usually can just double major if you want, or just You have to prove that no other major here at UCLA works for you.” “

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UCLA offers more than 125 majors and over 90 minors, but for some students, none of these options line up with their academic goals. For about the past four decades, UCLA has allowed such students to propose, create and complete their own majors in pursuit of their passions.

BY IMAN BABER ILLUSTRATED AND DESIGNED BY MEGAN FU Amy Akiba felt stuck. Now an alumnus, Akiba entered UCLA in 2020 with a declared major in linguistics and psychology. However, she struggled in her classes and immediately knew it wasn’t the right major for her. She wished to pursue her interest in the intersection of psychology and education instead. With the added stress of starting at UCLA during the COVID-19 pandemic, she felt desperate to find a different path.

"That was definitely frustrating," Grahill-Bland said. "It was one of those things where you have to be able to advocate for yourself."Students in the program must consistently stay connected with their mentors and counselors to ensure timely progress toward graduation as well as traverse the logistical roadblocks that come with pursuing their own majors. Howard Adelman, a psychology professor who mentored Akiba, said in an emailed statement that the ability to remain motivated and driven is the key to success in an individual major. Although Adelman supported Akiba as she drafted her curriculum, he said Akiba came to him with an already detailed plan and proposal, which he modified as he saw fit. While she pursued her degree, Adelman said Akiba reached out whenever she had questions about the Althoughprogram.smallin size, UCLA’s individual major program in some ways measures up to similar programs offered at private universities across the country. At New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, all students personally design and complete their own undergraduate curriculum. You have to be able to advocate for yourself.”

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During her sophomore year, GrahillBland finally began the process of designing her major, titled Astrobiology: Understanding and Relating the Chemical Origins of Life in the Universe. The curriculum reflects her passion for a variety of STEM fields, sampling courses not only in astronomy but geology, evolution and physics, among other

Students do not navigate the process alone. In the early stages of proposing a major, they must recruit two professors in relevant fields as advisors. Ava Boehm, an incoming fourth-year student double majoring in sociology and a self-designed curriculum entitled Language and Power, sought support from a variety of professors. Her major analyzes the relationships between language, culture and social dynamics, connecting to her larger interests in linguistics and sociology.

"They’ve been super helpful," Boehm said. "I had a very clear idea of what I was looking for, but I didn’t fully know how to realize it."

However, her interests extended far beyond the scope of this major, as she set her sights on life beyond Anthony Friscia, a professor of integrative biology and physiology who served as Grahill-Bland’s faculty advisor, met her when she was a student in Cluster 70: "Evolution of Cosmos and Life." Grahill-Bland attended his office hours often, Friscia said, and discussed her interest in astrobiology."Iknewthrough our various interactions that she was interested in science broadly and astronomy," he said. "She talked about wanting to be an astronaut."

Boehm’s course selections are as far-reaching as her interests. Drawing on offerings from the anthropology, sociology and linguistics departments, among others, she and her faculty advisors worked together to decide which classes went into her academic plan. However, the pandemic introduced significant roadblocks in her ability to connect with her mentors.

"We definitely have encountered challenges just in terms either"IBoehmcommunicating,"ofsaid.haven’tmetofthem(my advisors) in person. We’ve done it entirely over Zoom and through email."

major and minor, or double major and minor," Akiba said. "It (an individual major) is a lot of not only extra work, but you have to prove that no other major here at UCLA works for you."

"I’m graduating at the end of the spring (quarter)," GrahillBland said in April. "And I keep getting emails from my DARS

Grahill-Bland initially came to UCLA majoring in chemistry.

But the challenges of pursuing an individualized major persist beyond the planning process. Emery Grahill-Bland, an alumnus who graduated in the spring, explained that one of the main downfalls of the program is the fact that its students’ academic progress is not reflected on the Degree Audit Reporting System. Because of this, she had to vigilantly monitor her own coursework, remaining in constant contact with her counselors to ensure she was on track to graduate.

However,subjects.once the course list is approved, enrollment introduces another logistical barrier for students with individual majors. Because students in the program do not belong to any academic department, they are unable to secure a seat in many necessary courses during their first enrollment passes. Grahill-Bland recalled multiple quarters in which she attempted to enroll in upper-division biology courses only to find the classes were restricted to students in the major. Because of this, she and other students in the program are forced to quickly become experts in adjusting their plans at the last minute, either altering their required course list or emailing instructors to ask for a spot.

"I’ve gotten plenty of rejections," Akiba said. But Boehm felt the effort was well worth it. Her mentors’ expertise in their fields and UCLA’s course offerings allowed her to hone the focus of her major – guidance that she said was much needed.

For both Boehm and Akiba, finding mentors during the pandemic meant cold emailing professors they had never met. Boehm found herself looking up professors online and contacting them based on the interests outlined on their faculty pages. And of course, not everyone was willing to take on the role.

Like at UCLA, Lee and other NYU students studied under the guidance of faculty mentors and created their own curriculums. To finish her studies at Gallatin, Lee completed a senior thesis and colloquium – a comprehensive oral exam concerning her field of study. While both UCLA’s and Gallatin’s programs offer flexibility for students, they require a core set of classes: interdisciplinary seminars and core education classes at Gallatin and the general education requirements at UCLA. Despite these similarities, there are ways in which UCLA’s program cannot compare to schools such as Gallatin. Because the entire college is dedicated to fostering unique majors among its students, Lee said she did not have to worry about logistical challenges such as scheduling classes – challenges that students with individual majors at UCLA face frequently.

Looking ahead, Akiba hopes to earn a graduate or doctoral degree in clinical psychology, with the ultimate goal of becoming a clinical psychologist or clinical therapist. However, these aspirations are not set in stone. Her individual major has been a blessing, she said, and has taught her to remain openminded to new opportunities. She hopes to help others gain the opportunities afforded to her and pursue what they are truly passionate about.

Boehm also expressed gratitude for the program, adding that the experience has helped her pursue her interests in social justice and advocacy. While she is still exploring her career options, she said the effort of an individual major was absolutely worth it, as it allowed her to study fields she felt interested in.

I can create something of my own that is interdisciplinary, that doesn’t pigeonhole me.”

Summer Kim Lee, a professor in the English department, experienced Gallatin firsthand, developing her own major in postcolonial feminist performance. The experience was not unlike that of a doctoral program, she said.

As for Grahill-Bland, her interdisciplinary interests culminated in her final project for her major. Passionate about mentorship and an avid student of STEM, her enthusiasm for science and teaching intersected when she taught a studentled course entitled Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences 88S: "Applied Astrobiology: Design your own Alien Microbe." She hopes to become a science educator one day – a career for which she now feels prepared after graduating with her degree in"Youastrobiology.gettobe interdisciplinary. You get to be exploring as many different, random, eclectic parts of this university as you can," Grahill-Bland said. "And that’s a blessing, right? It’s awesome to be able to create your own path and see where it leads you."

From the inability to utilize DARS to being barred from classes during enrollment, pursuing an individualized curriculum at UCLA can seem daunting. However, Akiba hopes more students take advantage of the program, as she feels the opportunities that arise from it outweigh the difficulties.

"I wish that more people knew about it," Akiba said. "Because it would allow them the opportunity to really think, ‘Oh, maybe I can create something of my own that is interdisciplinary, that doesn’t pigeonhole me.’"

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La Gente Newsmagazine, born from the Chicana/o movement, arose out of a need to represent the Latinx community and its issues in UCLA and the greater Los Angeles area. In an effort to amplify Latinx voices and experiences, we have featured news and opinions that highlight our communities since 1971. We continue to provide the latest on art, culture, community and university news and events relating to our communities. We are always looking for bright and talented individuals to join our staff. Positions opening in the fall are in writing, visuals (photographers, illustrators, videographers), copy editing, social media, Spanish writing/translating, events staff, design/layout and fundraising. Meetings are once a week, and you must be a UCLA student to work on staff.

BruinLife consists of a very enthusiastic and diverse group of students. We work hard every day of the year from our corner office in Kerckhoff Hall to bring you one of the best student publications in the country –BruinLife Yearbook! Applications to join staff are released in late summer and are open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at UCLA.

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FEM, UCLA’s feminist newsmagazine since 1973, is dedicated to the empowerment of all people, the recognition of gender diversity, the dismantling of systems of oppression and the application of intersectional feminist ideology for the liberation of all peoples. FEM operates within an anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, anti-racist framework. Our organization seeks to challenge oppression based on sexuality, gender, race, class, ability, religion and other hegemonic power structures. We create a wide range of compassionate multimedia content that recenters narratives often rejected or ignored within mainstream media. Beyond journalism, FEM engages in actionable praxes by building coalitions with other campus and community members. As self-reflective feminists, we are committed to unlearning and relearning alongside our global audience as the sociopolitical landscape in which we are situated continues to transform.

The Daily Bruin is UCLA’s student-run newspaper, normally printing three days a week during the school year and updated online every day. The Bruin was founded in 1919, the same year as UCLA, and has been the home to some of the best young journalists in the country. The Bruin consists of over 15 sections, including Design, News, Opinion, Photo, Sports and Video. Everything that goes into making the paper both online and in print is done by students, except physically printing each edition. Without a journalism school at UCLA, the Daily Bruin serves as the training ground for every talented student who is interested in entering the world of media. The Bruin covers everything that happens on campus and around Westwood, including student government, sports games, concerts and local crime.

Al-Talib Newsmagazine was established in 1990 by UCLA students, and it was the first student Muslim newsmagazine in America. Al-Talib provides an insight into Islam and the Muslim American ethos. The word al talib means the student, and it underlines a vision of authentic, candid, and accurate journalism, based on extensive learning. Ultimately, the student is the embodiment of learning – searching for facts, recording notes, analyzing and citing authentic sources, the student is constantly pursuing the truth.

La Gente Ha’Am has been the official student-run Jewish newsmagazine at UCLA since 1972. We are a hybrid online and print publication that aims to inform both the UCLA student body and the larger Los Angeles community of Jewish happenings and opinions on campus. Our team strives to uphold Jewish values and to instill within our ranks journalistic integrity of the highest order. Together, we engage and grapple with our tradition in the hopes of enriching our diverse experiences. However, before and after all of that, we are a family, and we would love if you were part of it. If you are interested in Jewish life, sincere and hardworking, then we are looking for you. We need staff members of every kind, including talented writers, editors, designers, photographers, illustrators, social media experts, business and marketing representatives, creative thinkers and skilled debaters. No matter your expertise, no matter your major, you will be an invaluable member of our family. Ha’Am: One Nation, Endless Voices. Ha’Am haam@media.ucla.edu

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NOMMO Newsmagazine is the Afrikan people’s magazine at UCLA. It draws its name from the Ki-Swahili term Nommo, which means "power of the word," and aims at serving the Black Bruin community through its publications. As the first student-run ethnic publication in the United States, NOMMO’s history consists of social justice efforts, political education and extensive coverage of Black artistry, pitfalls and accomplishments. With the struggle for Black liberation and social justice in full fledge across the country, it is fundamental that we consume our own progress, understanding and realities through the lens of Black media. NOMMO fills the deep gap within the community by serving as a multifunctional outlet for media, communication and education. Through NOMMO, Black students tell the stories that matter to them and produce content relevant to the campus and their community while bridging the gap between Black students, their university and the world at large. With written word, NOMMO has historically given currency to the expression of Black power in our publications. Now extending beyond written word to include social media, visual art, auditory art, radio and podcast formats, NOMMO utilizes the power of Black voices and Black creativity to reimagine the capabilities and limitations of Black media. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of NOMMO’s founding, we remain true to the promise to report truth and serve as a beacon for the Black community.

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As the the oldest student-run Asian Pacific Islander Desi American newsmagazine in the nation, Pacific Ties seeks to showcase the rich and diverse stories about the APIDA community on and off campus through news and commentary. First published in 1977, we continue to create ongoing dialogue that offer insight into the dynamics of being an APIDA, to challenge the perceptions of APIDA identity, as well as to celebrate the achievements of the communities we all have ties to. Read us at pacificties.org and follow us on Facebook to learn more about our history and what we do. You can also gain professional experience by joining our staff as a writer, editor or designer! Pacific Ties pacties@media.ucla.edu

UCLA Radio is committed to the finest programming to inform and entertain UCLA and the world at large, and offering UCLA students and staff the opportunity to participate in the creation and delivery of this content. UCLA Radio is the campus’s official student-run radio station.

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In light of a monolithic corporate culture with ever-increasing ownership consilodation, not to mention the recent FCC crackdown on everything even remotely controversial, UCLA Radio’s mission as independent media to provoke its listeners is as vital as ever.

OutWrite Newsmagazine is UCLA’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer publication. The organization began in 1979 as Ten Percent, a quarterly print newspaper, and was the first queer college newsmagazine. Since then, OutWrite has expanded to include magazines, online articles, videos and a weekly radio show. Through varying media, our publication covers several types of content such as news, opinion, politics, reviews, creative writing, visual art, and community events. By discussing issues and events that matter to us, OutWrite aims to empower the voices of the queer community, educate allies and provide a space for dialogue. We are looking for passionate staff members with an interest in connecting with the queer community and with allies through their writing, editing, illustrations, photos, videos, advertisements, marketing or other forms of expression. To see our content, visit www.outwritenewsmag.org or @outwritenewsmag on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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