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Who are the regents and getting involved

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How to find research opportunities while staying at home

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The governance of UCLA’s student-elected undergraduate council

How to meet new friends online

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Pros and cons of your living situation

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An open letter to incoming Bruins

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How to find community virtually

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Gallery: The traditions that make up Bruin life

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How UCLA sports will look if resumed

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A blank chapter in UCLA Athletics

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Opinion: Pursue an education that challenges the status quo

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Opinion: Navigating clubs and organizations online

Opinion: Tips and tricks for Zoom university

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How mental health organizations are adapting to COVID-19

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LETTER Dear incoming Bruins, Welcome to Westwood ... digitally! It is our pleasure to introduce you to UCLA, despite the change in format.

"Beginning your college experience can be exciting yet overwhelming at the same time."

Our annual guide says something along these lines every year, but it’s hard to think of a time when it’s been as true. Despite the uncertainty in the world today, we hope this guide serves as a socially distanced introduction to the ins and outs of being a Bruin and throws in a couple helpful tips for college in the time of COVID-19.

Online or not, this university has been home to civil rights activists, award-winning celebrities, legendary athletes and researchers making groundbreaking discoveries – and you could be next.

Some things this year will be different, but others haven’t changed. There are still hundreds of clubs on campus, dozens of housing options and countless bureaucracies to navigate.

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UC’s Governing Body:

The THE Regents REGENTS

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The University of California Board of Regents governs the UC system. They generally meet for one to three days every two months and vote on decisions such as housing and tuition.

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THE REGENTS

There are 26 voting members on the Board of Regents. The California governor appoints 18 regents, the board appoints one student regent and seven are standing members based on their current positions, such as the governor and speaker of the assembly.

The regents safeguard the UC’s mission of education, teaching, research and public service, said Regent Vice Chair Cecilia Estolano.

Regents’ responsibilities include setting up committees, amending the regents’ own bylaws and appointing the student regent, according to the UC Regents’ bylaws.

The regents also have financial responsibilities like approving the budgets for the UC and for the UC Office of the President.

The regents often consult the Academic Senate, which is made up of faculty from the UC system, to evaluate academic matters such as university admissions and to receive advice on how to carry out their roles, Estolano said.

For example, the Academic Senate looked into the role of standardized testing in admissions and made some recommendations to the past UC President Janet Napolitano based on that study, Estolano said. Napolitano reviewed those and then made her own recommendation which was voted on at the May regents meeting, she added.

"The ultimate decision resides in the regents, but we certainly work with the Academic Senate in providing advice ... on how best to carry out our duties," Estolano said.

The chair is the only person who can speak about policy on the behalf of the board, Estolano said.

The chair also works with the UC president to determine the agenda of each regents meeting and sets the pace of those meetings, Estolano said.

The UC president is a standing member of the board and has the same role as other regents but also gives updates on dayto-day workings of the University, Estolano said.

STUDENT REGENTS The student regent is the only student on the board who can vote.

The student regent position is a two-year commitment: Student regents spend their first year as the student regentdesignate, during which they shadow the student regent and cannot vote, and spend their second year as the student regent with voting privileges.

Student regents help in the search process for UC campus chancellors and the UC president and also chair the basic needs committee, Estolano said.

Student regents help give the board a student perspective, said Jamaal Muwwakkil, the 2020-2021 student regent.

"They bring that closeness and that experience and the access to students’ day-to-day realities so the board can hopefully draw the policies that we advocate for more in alignment to the reality ... for students," Muwwakkil added.

The student regent also meets with the UC Student Association and the UC Graduate and Professional Council at the associations’ general body meetings to understand what

Getting Involved

There are several programs students can use to advocate for their causes.

One program, Student Advocates to the Regents, allows students to attend regents meetings. As part of StARs, students can meet regents directly and advocate for students, said Aidan Arasasingham, government relations committee chair of UCSA. Being a student observer also allows students to advocate directly to the regents: Student observers sit in on select regent committees, share their perspectives and get involved in specific areas that they’re interested in, Arasasingham added, who is also the UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president.

It’s helpful to hear the student perspective from students who have looked into their committee’s issues, Estolano said.

"Some of the best conversations I ever had on the regents

students want and give them updates on the board, Muwwakkil said.

"The student regent ... isn’t a ... baby regent," Muwwakkil said.

"It’s just a regent that happens to be a student."

The application process has three rounds, Muwwakkil said.

First, one submits an online application with a personal statement and a resume, Muwwakkil said.

A nominating commission, which consists of one student from every campus, selects six to eight candidates from the online applicants.

A panel of undergraduate and graduate student associations representatives from each UC campus then interviews each candidate and nominates three to four semifinalists.

Lastly, a regents special committee interviews the finalists and nominates one as the student regent-designate. The special committee makes its recommendation no later than the July regents meeting.

If the special committee is not satisfied with the finalists selected, they can request for more candidates to be nominated.

(were) ... during one of our breaks and talking to some of the students in the hallway," Estolano said. "Sadly we’re missing that now with being completely remote."

Speaking during public comment is another way to get involved. Public comments happen at the start of every regent meeting and is an effective way to share concerns with the regents, Arasasingham said.

In the fall, the USAC EVP office and UCSA will host online town halls to allow students to ask questions and engage in important conversations with the regents, he added.

Students have a great role in regents discussion, as seen through the UC’s divesting from fossil fuels and ending the use of standardized testing in admissions, Arasasingham said.

"It really works," Arasasingham said. "Student voices really do move the Board of Regents in a better direction."

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GUIDE TO REMOTE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

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(Take) an active role in your own exploration.

BY SHRUTI IYER ILLUSTRATED BY ANDREA GRIGSBY DESIGNED BY CALLISTA WU

For students studying science and engineering, research often comes up as a potential career path.

Lexi Kwon, a second-year physics student, said she started to look for research opportunities to see if research was the right career for her.

"I think getting research (experience) is so helpful in seeing what the future could be like," Kwon said. "It’s not anything like ... the lab classes I’ve taken at all."

Students can reach out to faculty or teaching assistants via email, attach a resume and write a brief introduction mentioning their interests, said Jazmine Vega, an undergraduate physics and astronomy advisor. Under normal circumstances, students should then follow up by attending office hours. Since a mostly online fall quarter is far from normal, students can instead request a virtual meeting, she said.

First-year students should complete their introductory courses before looking for research opportunities, Vega added.

Kwon said she thinks the pandemic has both good and bad effects on research availability – remote internships and research positions are more accessible for those away from campus, but programs may get canceled because of a lack of funding or poor coordination online, she said.

Vega said groups on campus that work on research projects are collaborative ways for students to teach other students lab skills.

Research aside, the next best option to gain experience is to read work published in the fields students are interested in by using UCLA research databases, Vega said.

Research databases can be found through the UCLA Library, where students can browse for published work using keywords.

Students can also use the Undergraduate Research Center – Sciences site to search for projects, she added.

Vega said coding skills are worth learning.

Programming in Computing 10A: "Introduction to Programming" is a recommended introductory class, she said.

However, students should take the initiative to ask faculty for detailed advice, said Don Blasius,

the undergraduate vice chair of the mathematics department.

Research requires a frame of mind that is different from classroom problem-solving, Blasius said.

"You need to look for more complexity, and more time is devoted to one topic," Blasius said. "You need to be prepared to figure out along the way what you need to learn, and you need to be able to get advice about that from others."

Students can develop soft skills used in research by building relationships with graduate students and professors, Vega said.

"Start being comfortable with the language that is used ... and learning what questions to ask," Vega said. "(Don’t) force yourself to go to office hours, but really take the time to think about what you want to ask before going."

Blasius said that showing a willingness to prepare and work for opportunities will yield better responses from faculty members.

Students should use department websites that list out faculty and their projects, or join departmental mailing lists because many opportunities arise through circulated emails, Vega said.

"Whenever someone shoots us an opportunity, we’ll go ahead and forward it to all students," Vega said. "(By) having students sign themselves up for mailing lists and paying attention to those emails, ... someone might stumble on something."

Kwon said she got her first research opportunity this summer by applying to positions she saw in departmental emails.

"I think every internship I applied to was actually an email from the department," Kwon said. "It’s actually really cool that they do that. Every week I was getting a new email that had a different research opportunity."

Vega said students should not feel discouraged if they don’t get research opportunities right away.

She added that most faculty will be understanding of the restrictions caused by the pandemic for future applications. "(Take) an active role in your own exploration," Vega said. "(Engage) with literature and (ask) questions. I think that’s the best thing you can do right now."

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USAC: your student GOVERNMENT The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the governing body of the Undergraduate Students Association, whose membership consists of all undergraduate students at UCLA. Emily Hong Van Luong, the USAC internal vice president, said the council serves students by advocating to the administration on their behalf and undertaking projects that help the student body.

With a budget of more than $9 million, the council has plenty of resources to implement its policies and programmings.

The council includes 15 students who are elected by the undergraduate student body every spring and additional representatives from Associated Students UCLA and campus administration, according to its website. Although all members can deliberate in council meetings, only elected student members can vote.

Seven of the USAC offices are commissions, which apply institutional knowledge about specific areas of expertise like campus infrastructure or student wellness, to offer recurring programming and resources over time, Luong said.

"These projects (continue) year after year, and the next commissioner just adds more on top of it or tries to improve it," she said.

In comparison, the eight other student officers, including the president, internal vice president and external vice president, bring in their own priorities and projects every year, Luong said.

USAC initiatives – which are funded by student fees – seek to support students, Luong said. The Academic Affairs Commission, for example, reallocates student fees to offer

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course materials grants, she said. When the pandemic started, the Student Wellness Commission and the Financial Supports Commission repurposed money to provide students COVID-19 relief funds, Luong added.

USAC’s impact depends on how receptive the UCLA administration is to student voices, Luong added.

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Naomi Riley, who was the USAC Academic Affairs Commissioner at the time, worked with several other USAC offices to pressure the Academic Senate to loosen its guidelines on finals, Luong said.

However, there are times when the university resists student voices, Luong said.

"I think that it’s pretty clear right now that the student body is not in support of increased policing," she said. "But at last weekend’s meeting, it was revealed that UCLA’s UCPD budget actually increased."

Debra Geller, the USAC administrative representative, said USAC has direct influence over campus decision-making by appointing students as voting members on various campus committees.

The USA Elections Board oversees and controls all aspects of the election each spring quarter, which includes the election of council members and voting on referendums, said Navi Sidhu, the elections board chair.

The board recruits potential candidates, manages all election paperwork, makes sure candidates adhere to election guidelines and advertises the election to the student body, Sidhu added.

While the elections board is meant to be independent from political aspects of USAC, the council enforces checks and balances on the board, Sidhu said.

For example, the council must approve the dates and times of different election-related events as well as the official ballot presented by the elections board, he said. USAC also appoints the elections board chair and the directors the chair hires, Sidhu added.

"They can make great allies, but they can also make powerful foes if they’re not willing to cooperate," Sidhu said.

The USA Judicial Board settles disputes related to the USA constitution, bylaws and USAC, said Ellen Park, the chief justice of the board. The board is independent from both USAC and the elections board, she added.

Students can file a petition through the judicial board if they feel USAC violated a bylaw or the USA constitution, Park said. She added that the judicial board also acts as the appeals court for any of the elections board’s decisions.

The justices serve until they graduate once they are appointed by the USAC president and confirmed by the council, similar to how the U.S. Supreme Court functions, Park said. She added that the board hires two law clerks internally who would traditionally try to be appointed as justices after a year.

Because the judicial board is solely a reactionary body, it does not interfere with USAC’s legislative decisions and policies, Park said.

ASUCLA, which oversees both USAC and USA, provides long-term guidance for USAC and ensures continuity in the succession of council offices, said Roy Champawat, the ASUCLA Student Union director. However, ASUCLA does not seek to interfere with the student representatives or the council’s electoral process, he added.

Champawat said ASUCLA helps the council run its accounting department, provides representatives office space and ensures a smooth transition from an officer to their successor.

The association tries to give an objective characterization of an office’s past policies so newly elected officeholders can make informed decisions on whether to continue past policies or to overturn them, Champawat said.

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FRIENDS WITHOUT FACE-TO-FACE

BY ALEXANDRA GRACE BELL ILLUSTRATED BY SHARI WEI DESIGNED BY CALLISTA WU Making friends in college can be intimidating enough, but now that we have to do it online, it seems almost impossible. Emphasis on the “almost.”

Luckily, The Quad has some tips on how to meet fellow students online and how to get involved while navigating this unfamiliar territory.

BREAKOUT ROOM BESTIES In an online lecture, the task of finding a friendly face to sit with has turned into uncertainty about how to make connections within a sea of Zoom names. Your camera and microphone – though nerve-wracking to turn on – are your best bet.

As someone who always has their camera on in class and is willing to let an entire lecture witness a classic lunchfalling-in-lap mess up, I promise you, it is not as bad as you think. And, to be fair, that only happened one time.

I’ll admit, it can be awkward to have your camera on or to answer questions on Zoom. But, if you show your face to the world – e.g., the eight people in your breakout room – you are announcing that you are friendly and easy to reach out to. And if someone talks first, for the love of Gene Block, answer them!

The hardest part is breaking the ice, but it only gets easier. I have made several friends this way; plus, it’s nice to have someone to remind you about the homework.

However, you should not only make connections with your peers but also your instructors. Participating in class and going to office hours can bridge connections between you and your professors or TAs – an essential part of college life and beyond.

Finally, I have just recently been introduced to the wonders of a class GroupMe. Using a class GroupMe, you can create study groups and meet people who might have the same major as you. So, consider asking in the Zoom chat on the first day if someone has made one, or make it yourself!

CLUB COMPANIONS Clubs are one of the quickest ways to connect with people who have similar interests as you. Normally, you’d have the pleasure of going down Bruin Walk during the first few weeks of school, where you would be overwhelmed with a whirlpool of flyers from various clubs and organizations on campus. This fall, for better or for worse, the process will look a bit different.

But, don’t worry – just because you aren’t being handed a flyer doesn’t mean that clubs aren’t meeting or recruiting. Take some time to look out for active clubs that sound like something you would want to join.

Clubs and organizations range from service to cultural to media – and many more are available for your participation. During my freshman year, I even

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tried to join a hide and seek club – although they are very good at hiding because I’m still waiting on an email back.

Social media is a great way to explore these different UCLA clubs, as many organizations have active Instagram and Facebook presences. Clubs may also post their applications and recruiting information on these platforms.

Shameless plug: UCLA Student Media publications including the Daily Bruin will also be hiring in the fall.

And remember, this list is definitely not exhaustive: You can check out Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement where all formal student organizations are housed.

FACEBOOK FRIEND(SHIPS) If clubs and classes – despite all your best efforts – fail to produce friendships, there are still ways to meet other UCLA students online.

Facebook is still hip, surprisingly, and is a good way to connect to peers – whether it be meeting people with the same major, searching for a roommate for next year or getting a crew together. In fact, there is a class of 2024 Facebook group and a Transfer Students Facebook group to help you find your people. Additionally, for transfers, the Transfer Student Center has more information about transfer student events and organizations.

Jamey Battle, a fourth-year sociology student and current New Student Advisor, said she feels for students who will be dealing with some of the growing pains of adjusting to college

life, like feeling alone and lacking support.

"As a first-year in my previous institution, I knew how hard that was in person so I can’t even imagine it online," Battle said. "So, I hope there is still some way we can foster that support and community."

At the end of the day, most people accept that we are not in regular circumstances right now. So, what’s the shame in being the first person to talk in your breakout room, reaching out to club members for information or posting on a Facebook group?

We aren’t getting the fall quarter we hoped for, sure, but we can still make the most out of the university experience – even if it’s from behind a computer screen. So get out there and slide into some DMs!

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APARTMENT, HILL, HOME, OH MY!

BY ALEXA GRECO DESIGNED BY LAUREN HO

The Hill is going to look a bit different this September.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, only single-occupancy rooms will be offered to students this fall – filling UCLA housing to less than 40% capacity and leaving many students scrambling to figure out other living options.

But don’t fret, new Bruins. Here at The Quad, we believe that though no living option is perfect, each option will have its own unique set of perks and drawbacks this fall.

For students who received or will receive housing offers and are deciding whether to live on the Hill, there are a number of benefits and downfalls to consider.

Besides the obvious positives of experiencing the beauty of campus and the fun of college dorm life, living in a single is relatively uncommon for first-year students. One major perk, however, is that students living in singles can skip out on the experience of waking up to your roommate’s 10 alarms at the break of dawn in a classic triple.

Denise Montes, a second-year nursing student who will be living on the Hill this fall, said that living at school may also help students get in the best headspace for studying.

"Not very many second-year students were offered housing," Montes said. "I can’t really focus on schoolwork at home, so living at school was the best option for me."

In terms of safety, UCLA has put into place planned guidelines for living on the Hill, including only accommodating about 5,000 students in singles in the residence halls, setting buildings aside for isolation and testing all students living on campus for COVID-19.

However, some students living on the Hill during this past spring quarter found it to be lonely to live in a single room and to have little social interaction.

"What a lot of students will be struggling with is the mental health aspect of it all," Montes said. "Everyone is going to be locked in rooms alone at school in the middle of a pandemic."

In the fall, the Hill will continue to serve prepared meals

for takeout, relieving students of the duty of having to buy groceries and cook for themselves. But this time around, students will still be able to enjoy the famous UCLA dining food – without waiting in long lines.

There may be fewer shared bathrooms open in the dorms, meaning that some students must ride the elevator to

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another floor to use the bathroom, as was the case in the spring.

Though living on the Hill may have unique drawbacks this fall, students who were not offered university housing are left scrambling to look for other living options, like a Westwood apartment. But this solution has its own strengths and weaknesses, too.

An apartment allows students to live with friends and to be around others who are in an academic mindset. In addition, students can cook for themselves and don’t have to worry about limited food options.

Choosing to live in an apartment may be a good option for students who want to be close to campus and safely enjoy all it has to offer.

Tessa Azani, a fourth-year public affairs student who transferred to UCLA last fall, has chosen to live with 10 of her closest friends in an apartment for the upcoming school year.

"I will definitely spend a lot of time walking to (Janss Steps) and studying outside on campus in the fall," Azani said.

Nevertheless, she also mentioned she is nervous about certain aspects of living in a building filled with other UCLA students, such as the fact that many people come in and out of the apartment building and make her feel more unsafe.

Sharing a living space with many other students may

also cause issues if online class times overlap. There are no separate study areas in most apartment buildings, so roommates will have to delegate who gets private space in the apartment at a certain time.

"We have one communal living space, but if all 11 of us are in class at the same time, I don’t know how that will work," Azani said.

Finally, students choosing to stay home for fall quarter also have a number of factors to consider when deciding where to live.

Jalen Stevenson, a third-year sociology student living at home with his family for fall quarter, said his decision is a financial decision to save money.

"It just didn’t seem like an investment to be in LA without being able to enjoy all of its perks," Stevenson said.

Stevenson also said that this decision will allow him more time to focus on schoolwork without the distractions of extracurriculars and hanging out with friends. And with the pandemic, time spent with others may already be limited in order to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

In the end, first-time Bruins will be navigating many unprecedented situations this year – housing being only one of them. As the entirety of UCLA continues to navigate the uncharted waters of a pandemic, know that there is at least one veteran Bruin in similar shoes, or closets, to you.

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Dear New Bruins

BY OLIVIA FITZMORRIS PHOTOGRAPHED BY KANISHKA MEHRA DESIGNED BY CALLISTA WU

So you’re moving into Westwood this fall.

Now what?

This year is going to look a little different – there’s no point in denying it – with a lot more Zoom classes and a lot fewer football games. As an incoming senior, this was a hard pill to swallow at first. Nobody wants a pandemic to spoil their last year of college. But my self-pity could only last so long.

As the school year draws nearer, I remember all of the things I love about UCLA, and that little spark of excitement ignites yet again.

We at The Quad want to share that feeling with all of the incoming Bruins, so we’ve put together some things to look forward to when you are able to come to campus, pandemic and all.

First and foremost, a secret that any upperclassmen at UCLA will tell you: There’s something special about this campus. You can hear it in the buzzing chatter of students and staff making their way along Bruin Walk.

You can see it brushed into the glowing pink skies at twilight. You can feel it on a warm day, when people gather from all around to stretch upon the sun-soaked grass of Janss Steps.

Juliette Cornet, a third-year comparative literature student, said she has experienced this feeling despite the campus being less busy than usual.

"I was working out at UCLA just the other day with my roommate, and even though the campus was empty, you still felt that whole atmosphere of, ‘You’re on a college campus,’" she said. "I really don’t know how to describe it. It’s magical, and it’s smart."

We might not be able to cheer together in the bleachers or squeeze together in the lecture halls, but that won’t be enough to stifle the humming, buzzing energy of community on this campus – and we think you’ll find that being in the presence of UCLA and its students will make you feel at home.

And what’s home without a little home cooking?

Another draw for incoming Bruins has always been the food. It’s still a draw for us old-timers, too. UCLA Dining Services has announced that all of its dining halls will be operational in the fall (with modified safety measures, of course) so students living in the dorms won’t miss out on the renowned UCLA cuisine.

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In addition, many businesses in the area are now open for takeout or outdoor dining, including famous campus haunts such as Fat Sal’s, Mr. Noodle and Diddy Riese.

Venturing a little farther out, you’ll find that Los Angeles is still abuzz with life and activity. Third Street Promenade continues to draw masked shoppers from far and wide with street performers and patio restaurants. The coast is open for an afternoon swim or a golden hour photoshoot, and there are plenty of scenic hiking trails in the Santa Monica mountains.

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This is still the opportunity of a lifetime.

Make the most of it.

Now that your weekends are covered, we can focus on the dayin and day-out of your college experience: taking classes. Sure, Zoom university is not the classic college experience, but online education offers its own set of advantages, and you might even find some aspects of virtual classes better than the real thing.

Laura Hartenberger, a lecturer in the UCLA Writing Programs, said she is certainly optimistic about the coming school year.

"I think it’ll be a fun year, and we’ve also just now had the chance to spend some time thinking about how we can structure our classes in an engaging way," she said. "A lot of people are also thinking about ways we can make the experience more engaging and interactive through multimedia and video and social media and bring all of the benefits of technology into our classrooms."

Hartenberger said that faculty are brainstorming ways to ramp up the online learning experience with features including Slack channels, guest speakers, accountability buddies and, of course, Zoom breakout rooms.

Hartenberger also said that she thinks that students will be able to make connections with each other in these online environments.

"We’re really taking that responsibility onto ourselves to try to create a sense of community," she said.

With any luck, you’ll find yourself taking classes with instructors and students who are just as eager to meet you. There are also loads of clubs and organizations at UCLA going virtual this year, which can help you find folks with similar interests and career plans. We know meeting friends in clubs may sound cliche, but Bruins can surprise you with their kindness. We say give them a try.

From incoming first-year students to soon-to-be graduates, this year has been changed for all of us – which also means, in the immortal words of "High School Musical," "We’re all in this together."

"It’s definitely an observation that I made coming here, just the sense of optimism that students have and the energy that they are bringing to their experience here," Hartenberger said. "If you’re going to go to school anywhere during the pandemic, UCLA is a great option."

And of course, even as we navigate these uncertain times, some things will stay the same. We’ll submit essays at the last minute.

We’ll watch the sunset from Janss Steps. We’ll gobble Diddy Riese cookies. We’ll study for classes we love and classes we hate. We’ll marvel at the layers of brick that form Royce Hall.

"It’ll be different, but it also won’t be different," Cornet said. "And I think you should take advantage of the time and maybe do your classes outdoors and things like that because it’s an opportunity to really get to know campus."

Most importantly, we’ll remind ourselves how lucky we are to attend UCLA in the fall, whatever that may look like for you. Don’t let online classes get you down. This is still the opportunity of a lifetime.

Make the most of it.

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Dance the Night Away, Online UCLA dance groups are trading in the studio for the screen as they prepare to welcome new and returning students alike.

BY EMILY SWEET PHOTOGRAPHED BY ASHLEY KENNEY & JUSTIN JUNG DESIGNED BY LAUREN HO In the upcoming school year, student dance groups plan to adapt to choreographing and rehearsing in a modified format – either socially distanced or completely virtual. Even with the prospect of virtual auditions, competitions and rehearsals, however, many groups remain optimistic.

Fourth-year neuroscience student and president of the Swing Dance Club at UCLA Kristen Stefanescu said her initial experience with virtual dance lessons in the spring has left her hopeful for the fall.

"No one can pretend that this is the same as in-person lessons," Stefanescu said. "But it was still really nice to just sort of have that community presence ... and to still be able to build your skill set."

Many groups are opting for weekly Zoom lessons, including the Swing Dance Club, which plans to teach jazz basics as well as introductory swing dancing to all interested students.

Stefanescu said the club normally focuses on partner dancing rather than solo jazz, but under the current circumstances, many students may not be comfortable with the close contact that comes with partner dancing or have access to a partner.

"Swing dance itself has a very long history of incorporating solo jazz moves in, having come from solo dances like the Charleston," Stefanescu said. "We’re hoping to really incorporate that into our lessons and really just get everyone moving and grooving and enjoying the dance – with or without another person there."

While the Swing Dance Club at UCLA does not hold auditions, many other groups have had to change their audition processes as well as rehearsal formats.

NSU Modern – one of UCLA’s hip-hop dance groups run through the Nikkei Student Union – has adjusted its audition process to allow students to virtually audition and rehearse in the fall. NSU Modern Executive Director Naomi Dooley, said the competition group plans to learn new genres and educate members about the history of the dance styles at the heart of NSU Modern’s choreography.

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Given that many dance organizations rehearse in UCLA parking structures, some intend to social distance rather than shift fully online. Foundations Choreography, which generally has between 150 and 200 members per quarter, is hoping to have socially distanced rehearsals and auditions, said Peibo Guo, director of events for Foundations Choreography.

Given the influx of beginning dancers who join the club, Guo, a fourth-year biochemistry student, said she still hopes to be able to rehearse in person but maintains a positive outlook even if things do shift online.

"Even if it’s going to be an online platform, that’s still providing ... (a way) for people to learn about dance for beginning and intermediate dancers," Guo said.

And instead of a live performance at the end of fall, thirdyear biochemistry student and director of captain relations for Foundations Choreography Kara Tsi said Foundations teams would work toward concept videos or other projects.

For competition groups like Bruin Bhangra, which focuses on the North Indian folk dance Bhangra, planning for virtual rehearsing also presents questions about the competition season. Fourth-year marine biology student and vice president of Bruin Bhangra Gurkriti Ahluwalia said while determining plans for competitions has become more difficult given the pandemic, the club still intends to teach and rehearse new pieces with the goal of possibly attending a virtual Bhangra competition.

Other competition teams, like NSU Modern, are focusing on training internally to prepare for future performances, said Dooley, who is a third-year microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics student. To help NSU Modern maintain its sense of community online, Dooley said they plan to dedicate some of their rehearsals to bonding with each other to strengthen team dynamics. "(We’re) trying to maintain (the family) atmosphere while also maintaining the love for dance that we have," Dooley said.

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Left: Dance groups are improvising virtual ways to maintain their senses of community and keep dancers engaged in their craft. Along with her dance partner Hunter Gawboy, Kristen Stefanescu of the Swing Dance Club said she is hopeful that dancers will still be able to connect.

Above: Vice president of Bruin Bhangra Gurkriti Ahluwalia said the dance group still plans to learn new choreography and may attend a virtual Bhangra competition.

Left: NSU Modern Executive Director Naomi Dooley said just like classes going online, rehearsals and auditions will occur virtually as well, but hopefully so will the bonding.

Walk and perform at orientation, many dance organizations have also had to turn to social media to spread the word, specifically to incoming students. Along with some other dance groups on campus, Guo said Foundations Choreography is hoping to organize a virtual dance fair for prospective members to attend.

Despite the changes for the fall, Tsi said she is optimistic that socially distanced or virtual dancing will be a fulfilling experience for new and existing members of UCLA’s dance

community. While the current environment is constantly changing, Tsi said she believes the essence of dance can be easily captured by a group interested in learning – regardless of physical distance.

"A lot of the dance experience is just being in that same environment with people who are also learning alongside you," Tsi said. "You don’t necessarily have to be right next to each other, ... (and) we’re still going to be able to create that kind of environment for (dancers) to grow."

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KANISHKA MEHRA / PHOTO EDITOR Becoming a student at UCLA means experiencing the customs that Bruins have bonded over for years, regardless of major or personal interests. It all starts with a dip in the Inverted Fountain; once new students have been “Bruintized,” it is considered bad luck for them to touch that water before they complete their last final ever.

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KEEPING TRADITION

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Being a Bruin means more than simply attending UCLA. Here are some of the iconic traditions and practices that govern student life on and off campus.

AXEL LOPEZ / DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF There’s no excuse to not know the infamous 8-clap cheer, even if students aren’t planning on being on campus anytime soon. The chant is usually introduced at New Student Orientation, and Bruins show off their school pride by participating in The Den, the official student section of UCLA Athletics.

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KANISHKA MEHRA / PHOTO EDITOR 1. Academic success is a cornerstone of many Bruins’ lives, and this is evident during midterms and finals weeks when students can be seen rubbing the Bruin Bear’s paw for good luck. Located across from Ackerman Union, this 6-foot-tall bronze statue has seen more than 30 graduating classes since its installation.

It is visible at all times of the year, except for when it’s boxed up to hibernate during rivalry week against USC to prevent vandalism.

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JAMES SCHAAP / DAILY BRUIN 2. UCLA’s rivalry with USC intensifies annually at the crosstown football game. The annual Beat ’SC Rally on campus features student performances and appearances from the football team, and for many years, also held a bonfire. It’s organized by the Student Alumni Association in partnership with UCLA Alumni.

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MACKENZIE COFFMAN / DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF 3. These alumni associations also organize Spring Sing, an annual showcase of vocal, musical, comedic and theatrical performances. In 2020, Spring Sing was conducted virtually and consisted of prerecorded videos rather than being held in Pauley Pavilion.

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DAILY BRUIN FILE PHOTO 4. Grinding out problem sets and final papers in Powell Library is a staple for many UCLA students. To enter Night Powell, students must show their BruinCards at the front door before finding a comfortable spot for a long night of studying, often accompanied by coffee from Kerckhoff Coffeehouse.

JINTAK HAN / DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF 5. The 10-week quarter system is fast-paced, and finals are always just around the corner.

When the clock strikes midnight every night of finals week, students around campus can be heard shouting away their frustrations in the Midnight Yell.

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LAUREN MAN / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR 6. On more leisurely weeks of the quarter, the lawn of Sunset Canyon Recreation Center serves as an ideal location for relaxation. The field is made for lounging and picnicking, while the beach volleyball courts and lap pools are for those looking to exercise.

plans can swipe out extra boxes for their friends. Pro tip: If you get chicken tenders, don’t forget the ranch!

KANISHKA MEHRA / PHOTO EDITOR 8. The up-and-down walk between dorms or apartments and classes on campus is a struggle familiar to many college students. Nonetheless, UCLA’s buildings and statues offer a wealth of information about the campus’ rich history that can make the daily trek more rewarding. Bruins often take selfies in front of the iconic architecture of Royce Hall, which dates back to the 1920s and features Italian influences.

KANISHKA MEHRA / PHOTO EDITOR 9. The statue of John Wooden in front of Pauley Pavilion provides another sneak peek into the school’s athletic past. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame basketball player and coach was otherwise known as the “Wizard of Westwood” for winning seven straight national titles.

KANISHKA MEHRA / PHOTO EDITOR 10. When classes are online and facilities are closed because of COVID-19 precautions, students can still experience some of UCLA’s iconic outdoor locations while social distancing. A stroll through the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden highlights more than 70 unique installations intertwined with concrete structures for sitting and doing work.

LAUREN MAN / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR 11. In addition, the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden offers a natural getaway right in the southeast corner of an otherwise urban campus. The “living museum” contains a vast collection of plants from all over the world, boasting a small ecosystem of squirrels and turtles.

KANISHKA MEHRA / PHOTO EDITOR 12. When it’s time for dessert, ice cream sandwiches and cookies from Diddy Riese are a trusted Bruin favorite. Their red- and white-lettered storefront has been in Westwood since 1983, and students can order freshly baked boxes online to keep the tradition alive – even in uncertain times.

MEDHA VALLURUPALLI / DAILY BRUIN 13. There is a lot to look forward to as a Bruin! Every year, students have the opportunity to create their own traditions and leave their mark on the student body.

The UCLA True Bruin program provides a checklist on its DAILY BRUIN FILE PHOTO 7. Nothing says Bruin life quite website that incoming freshman like late night junk food from and transfer students can De Neve Residential Restaurant. complete to qualify as an The UCLA dining halls are often official True Bruin Traditions ranked best in the country, Keeper at their commencement and students with premium meal ceremony.

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SEASON PREVIEWS

BY KYLE BOAL, JON CHRISTON, TAIYO KEILIN, JACK PEREZ, MICHAEL WALDMAN

ILLUSTRATED BY EMILY DEMBINSKI DESIGNED BY BENNY ZHANG

BEST CASE: Bowl berth

Even though UCLA football thought it knew it would be playing in fall, the season was pushed back after a schedule had been released. However, the team is still scheduled to compete in the spring. Even better for the Bruins, all of the games are conference games. Coach Chip Kelly has had no success outside the Pac-12 in his two seasons in charge, going 0-6 against nonconference opponents, only two of which were Power Five teams. With an improved defense, Kelly’s team could go .500 or better, earning the coach his first bowl berth in Westwood and potentially saving his job.

Storyline to Watch:

The growth of Dorian Thompson-Robinson

WORST CASE: Midseason coaching change

If the season gets off to a rocky start, Kelly could be on the outs midway through his third season with the Bruins. Games against USC, Oregon State and Utah – three teams who beat UCLA by double digits in 2019 – will test the Bruin defense and could lead to massive losses that demoralize both the players and fanbase. If the team looks like it may go below .500 for the third straight year under Kelly, new UCLA Athletics Director Martin Jarmond may start a coaching search sooner rather than later.

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The rising junior quarterback has had his fair share of struggles over two seasons, especially when it comes to avoiding costly turnovers. However, he has also shone through with some magical moments, with his peak performance coming in the stunning 67-63 comeback win over Washington State. If Dorian Thompson-Robinson plays at a consistently high level, he could single-handedly save the Bruins’ year.

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BEST CASE: Elite Eight run This will be the most talented Bruin team since Lonzo Ball and TJ Leaf graced the court in the 2016-17 season. Coach Mick Cronin will be entering his second season at the helm and will be looking to build on a strong second half of the season and carry the momentum to push for a deep tournament run with a squad ranked within the top 25 of a couple of preseason polls. With rising senior guard Chris Smith and rising redshirt junior forward/center Jalen Hill taking their names out of the NBA Draft, Cronin will have back most of his top players as well as a couple of new ones.

WORST CASE: .500 season (or worse) The Bruins looked rough at the beginning of last season. With losses to Hofstra, BYU and Cal State Fullerton included, Cronin started out life in Westwood 7-6 before conference play even began. While UCLA mostly righted the ship, four of the six conference losses were by double digits, so the team is susceptible to being blown out. With six Pac-12 wins by five points or less, the Bruins will have to step up again in crunch time or they may regress to their 2018-19 record.

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Mixing the old with the new Even though the team missed out on five-star Makur Maker and Daishen Nix decommitted, two additions could propel the Bruins to the next level. Kentucky transfer rising sophomore guard Johnny Juzang and incoming freshman guard Jaylen Clark are both expected to contribute heavily to Cronin’s team. How they mesh with the veterans could be the difference between an NCAA tournament run or crashing out before the postseason gets going.

Storyline to Watch: Transition of talent UCLA saw nine seniors depart the program, including Kyla Ross, Felicia Hano, Madison Kocian and Gracie Kramer.

However, the Bruins brought in lots of new faces, with a class of six freshmen, including three-time world championship competitor Brooklyn Moors, 2016 USA Junior National champion on vault Chae Campbell and 2017 USA Junior National champion on floor exercise Emma Malabuyo. With generational talent graduating, there will be a lot of eyes on the new talent.

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National championship contender The Bruins head into their second year with head coach Chris Waller, longtime assistant to nowretired seven-time NCAA champion Valorie Kondos Field. UCLA will be a young team in 2021, including the head coach, but it is not without talent and some experience. A promising recruiting class combined with Waller’s history with the program, could propel the Bruins to a top-five finish for the sixth year in a row.

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Rebuilding year, finish ranked within top 10 in the country Conversely, if the Bruins’ inexperience does play a factor, UCLA could be in for a rough year and transition period. The Bruins are not expected to have a season like 2018, when they won the national championship, but with some hard work and prudent coaching, it could be the beginning of an emerging dynasty.

Waller had the good fortune of maintaining multiple star athletes in his first year. This will be his first test as head coach in terms of recruiting, in conjunction with development and maintenance of the program. Even so, the Bruins have only finished outside of the top 10 once in the last decade, which came in 2015 when UCLA finished 11th, so even in the worst-case scenario, expect the Bruins to shine.

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Undefeated season and second straight championship UCLA softball followed its 2019 national championship by finishing last season as the unanimous No. 1 team in the country and is now adding the 2018 and 2019 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year in rising redshirt senior pitcher/first base Rachel Garcia and 2019 Softball America First Team All-American rising fifth-year utility Bubba Nickles back to the team. The sky's the limit for this team as it could go down as one of, if not the best, collegiate softball teams of all time.

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National championship contender This just shows how good this team is and how high the expectations are for the Bruins – anything less than a championship would be considered a disappointment in some eyes. Garcia and Nickles may miss some time while they train for the 2021 Olympics and could see some difficulty adjusting to the new schedule and playing with new teammates. Still, this team is too talented to be anything but one of the last teams standing in the summer.

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Storyline to Watch:

Megan Faraimo and Rachel Garcia

The Bruins will have two legitimate aces going into next season. After serving as the No. 2 pitcher in her freshman season, rising junior Megan Faraimo broke out in 2020, posting an 11-1 record with a 1.01 ERA, good enough to be named the 2020 Softball America Pitcher of the Year.

Garcia won the 2019 Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year with a 29-1 record and a 1.14 ERA. It’ll be interesting to see who leads the rotation, as the two pitchers will battle for the top spot.

Regardless, UCLA will have the top two pitchers in the country headlining its team.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

BEST CASE: Short run in the playoffs UCLA women’s soccer finished its 2019 season in San Jose, California, in the Final Four competing for a spot in the national championship game. While this Bruin team is not as deep as last year’s squad, there are still some key returning players that will give them a chance to pay a visit to the playoffs.

Storyline to Watch:

Mia Fishel’s sophomore season Rising sophomore forward/midfielder Mia Fishel is the only attack-minded player who earned consistent minutes coming back this year. And she is a pretty good player to get back. In her true freshman season, Fishel bagged 14 goals – twice as many as the next closest teammate – and added three assists. In March, playing for the United States U20 Women’s National Team, Fishel was the Golden Ball winner as the U.S. took home the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football U20 Championship. She scored 13 goals in seven games played.

WORST CASE: Middle tier Pac-12 The Bruins lost a trio of offensive threats in the form of forward Ashley Sanchez, forward Chloe Castaneda and forward/midfielder Anika Rodriguez. The three combined for 13 goals and 25 assists a season ago and are not the only holes coach Amanda Cromwell will have to look to fill. Midfielder Jessie Fleming was a cornerstone in the midfield for 3 1/2 years – she missed part of her junior season to compete for her native Canada in World Cup qualifying matches – and will be hard to replace. Midfielders such as rising senior Viviana Villacorta, rising junior Maricarmen Reyes and some of the top recruiting class in the nation will look to fill the void left by Fleming in the Bruins’ midfield.

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Jack’s Facts: Postponing season poses pros and cons for both players JACK PEREZ and programs BY ILLUSTRATED BY FIRYAL BAWAB DESIGNED BY INDYA DONOVAN

I don’t want to write this article.

I really don’t.

But the time has come, and UCLA has dropped the hammer by agreeing with the Pac-12’s decision to postpone all sport competitions until Jan. 1.

One would think being in the middle of a pandemic would lead to only one solution – postpone everything until it’s safe. While the Big Ten and Pac-12 have made the call to push back fall sports until the spring, the ACC, SEC and Big 12 all plan to continue to play on time.

I’m no medical expert or administrator. I don’t want to sit here and tell you which plan is right or wrong because every person has to make that decision for themselves.

All I can do is lay out the consequences for UCLA because of the current reality that the university has accepted.

I’m here to present the pros and cons of the UCLA administration now that we know which path it has decided to take.

Pros – Less responsibility, more time This one cuts both ways.

Student-athletes should theoretically be following state guidelines on social distancing, wearing masks and practicing other methods to avoid getting sick. However, without a season, they will not feel the weight of keeping their teammates healthy as well.

The biggest burden, though, is removed from the shoulders of the schools, for now.

No longer do they have to conduct frequent testing on hundreds of student-athletes, coaches and staff while not knowing whether a season will happen or not. No longer do they have to spend money on third-party testing agencies.

No longer do they have to keep each and every person in check and make sure they’re following social distancing rules.

UCLA will be able to turn its attention to its everincreasing online schooling, making sure athletes’ demands are met in terms of social justice movements and keeping the campus functioning at bare minimum capacity.

Instead of having to deal with a midseason PR and

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medical crisis if an outbreak happened within one of its teams, UCLA avoids the possibility entirely by canceling sports during the fall season.

There is still a path to bring them back in spring the right way.

What the Pac-12 has bought itself with its choice is time, which right now is one of the most valuable resources to have.

Being uncertain has led to hesitation in making these calls so far.

A few extra months to work out scenarios is exactly what the conference needed. Many administrators delayed making plans, feeling that this pandemic would be over by now. Now, schools can choose how to approach the restart with a longer time frame.

By the time athletics come back in January, decisions should be made over disease testing, social justice issues, schedules and every other possible issue.

Con – Lost revenue, scholarships Besides the personal feeling of getting to enjoy another season of college sports, the reason most schools are even considering coming back is because of the green.

Money.

Not every program is a cash cow. UCLA had a nearly $19 million deficit in its athletics budget for the 2019 fiscal year, which was only exacerbated by the pandemic. Teams other than football and men’s basketball usually cost the department more money than they earn.

Obviously one of the big cons facing the department is the lack of revenue in the short term. That has been discussed,

and conferences are looking at ways to compensate schools accordingly, such as the Pac-12 considering loaning money to schools hit hardest.

The bigger, forgotten issue is scholarships.

First, UCLA has already said it will honor financial aid for fall sport athletes who opt out of the upcoming season, yet the school is now forced to choose whether to honor all fall athletes’ scholarships since the whole fall season is canceled.

If the pandemic carries over into the winter and spring seasons, the situation would worsen. Spring athletes already had much of their season canceled last year, and UCLA would have to decide whether to honor scholarships for athletes who hadn’t played for almost two full seasons.

Second, the eligibility issues that come with a postponed season could have dire consequences. UCLA has to be ready and able to offer a fifth or sixth year of scholarship money to all student-athletes who have been granted an extra year of eligibility or risk fighting its own players.

Finally, UCLA must accept the impact this could have on future classes of recruits. Incoming freshmen will have fewer scholarship options if fifth- and sixth-year players extend their stays at UCLA. Teams like football and baseball with large rosters could not afford to miss out on one or two classes of recruits as they try to hold on to older players.

----The Pac-12’s solution has upsides and quite a few downsides.

UCLA picked a side. Now it’s up to the school to stick to it and try to weather the storm as best as possible.

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Opinion: UCLA provides opportunities for students to learn how to push for change

BY SABRINA HUANG

ILLUSTRATED BY VAIBHAVI PATANKAR

This isn’t a normal time to start at UCLA – and we shouldn’t convince ourselves that it is.

While August typically brings back-to-school jitters and the excitement of new possibilities, most of us are stuck at home, watching the world fall apart as our former realities slip further away.

It’s easy to feel hopeless. I would be lying if I said I haven’t had at least five existential crises since summer began.

But life continues. Though this next school year won’t look like any we’ve been through before, it doesn’t mean we won’t grow and struggle together. A new beginning, although difficult, is a new opportunity.

And for all of us, the next year is an opportunity to explore how we can contribute to meaningful change in a world of devastating inequity. It’s a chance to learn about the experiences of marginalized communities – even if we may not belong to one. It’s an opportunity to push past the limits of traditionally whitewashed curricula.

UCLA certainly helps to facilitate such an undertaking. In the past year alone, I’ve taken classes on environmental racism and Black transnationalism. I’ve read papers about the prisonto-homelessness pipeline and attended lectures on intersectionality – the brainchild of UCLA law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw.

It may seem easy to continue down the paths we’ve forged for ourselves, but our education shouldn’t be limited to the subjects we know or think we’ll excel at. College is a place to ask difficult questions – and to actively listen.

"It’s crucial for us to be able to connect social justice and education because social justice is education," said Maxine

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Dimalanta, a third-year education and social transformation and political science student. "You may think that these systems of oppression we’re talking about don’t affect you, but in reality, they affect everyone."

After all, it was student activists in the ’60s who pushed for the creation of four on-campus centers dedicated to the study and advancement of racial minorities. The American Indian Studies Center, Asian American Studies Center, Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies and Chicano Studies Research Center have since funded countless initiatives aimed at empowering communities of color.

As a Bruin, you now have unlimited access to these resources.

But learning about systemic injustice also means recognizing that UCLA is by no means perfect.

It took national protests during a public health crisis for administrators to commit to funding a Black Resource Center.

The proportions of African American, Chicano/Latino and American Indian students admitted to UCLA have remained stagnant since at least 2018.

Housing-insecure students still don’t have a permanent space on campus to sleep.

UCLA has one foot in the past and another in the future. It’s up to us to push it in the right direction.

Take classes that expand your intellectual horizon.

Join organizations that strive to improve the community. Attend virtual forums to explore topics outside your wheelhouse.

Use your time at the nation’s premier public university to challenge the status quo.

After all, it’s what Bruins have been doing for the last 100 years.

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Clubs in the Virtual Sphere

BY JAKE BROPHY ILLUSTRATED BY EMILY DEMBINSKI DESIGNED BY BENNY ZHANG

In every disappointment lies opportunity, and it’s no secret that online schooling is a disappointment.

With classes set to continue online through the fall, new and old Bruins alike will return to a campus that looks remarkably different from what they imagined.

Students will be missing out on the intellectual rigor and engagement that simply can’t be replicated through Zoom university. But perhaps less obviously, students will be missing out on the clubs, events and social opportunities that make being a Bruin what it is.

But in the same breath that these in-person opportunities are lacking, online schooling has the potential to offer students an unprecedented chance to explore what interests them – if they’re willing to take advantage of it.

With classes moving to Zoom, club meetings and social events will also move into the virtual sphere, making it easier than ever to sample multiple interests and see what’s the most exciting. No longer will students be forced to sit awkwardly in club meetings that last for hours on end. Now, they can leave discreetly with the click of a button.

But as it stands, UCLA has a disappointingly lackluster directory of groups on campus, complete with outdated emails, incorrect phone numbers and links to websites that contain the message we all know and love: "Error 404 – server not found."

For their part, clubs on campus are incredibly inconsistent with their online presence. Some have active social media sites that regularly keep prospective members up to date on how they can get involved, and others still have posts up that

advertise a networking event from 2018.

To be fair, UCLA and campus organizations don’t have events like the in-person Enormous Activities Fair at the beginning of the year to get the word out about recruitment. But with campus closed and large gatherings not an option for this school year, a much more substantial online presence will be needed.

The burden of campus involvement doesn’t rest solely on the university, however. Students have to be willing to give virtual club meetings a chance. In reality, this isn’t much different from in-person schooling – it takes effort and engagement to get the most out of your school experience.

Michael Phipps, a third-year biology student, said that even though virtual club meetings won’t be as good as in-person meetings, there’s still a lot of opportunity to explore your interests.

I would even recommend just doing stuff that you’re like ‘I’ve never tried (that),’" Phipps said. "Because the most fun things that I’ve done have not been at all related to my career, and my closest (friends) that I have made were not at all related to my major."

It’s true that club meetings won’t be the same virtually.

Group discussions will be difficult with overlapping voices and individual conversations will have to be awkwardly had in front of everyone or not at all.

But Zoom university won’t last forever. And once students return to campus having thoroughly fleshed out what interests them, they might be able to better navigate their time as a Bruin.

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Online schooling has the potential to offer students an unprecedented chance to explore what interests them – if they’re willing to take advantage of it.

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HOW TO SURVIVE ZOOM UNIVERSITY

BY EJ PANALIGAN ILLUSTRATED BY ALICE ZHANG DESIGNED BY CALLISTA WU

So, you’re starting your journey at UCLA, and it seems like the school you applied to last fall will look nothing like the one you’ll be attending in a couple of months.

An entire campus of exploration, learning and discovering will be consolidated into your measly computer screen. It’s not ideal, but a moment like this was never meant to be. Your first quarter at UCLA will be spent taking courses through Zoom.

And while you’ve likely had a brief taste of online classes, I’d like to believe that UCLA Zoom classes are an entirely different animal.

So, with that in mind, here’s a quick list of lessons and takeaways that will hopefully get you going on the right foot in October.

communication with fellow classmates and those teaching the Zoom classes.

"It sucks that we don’t have the same interaction that we were able to in the classroom," said Atreyi Mitra, a fourth-year human biology and society and public affairs student. "But I think freshmen and incoming transfers really need to work to supplement that interaction through office hours."

In addition to office hours, class group chats can facilitate collaboration on assignments and studying for exams. They can also be used to collectively complain about that one student who asks way too many questions during lectures.

Remember that everyone will likely be quarantining at home as well, and in times of isolation, it’s nice to have a friend.

Read the course syllabus once. Then again. And three times more.

Plan out your days, but don’t feel discouraged at the first sight of derailment.

It is crucial to have a complete understanding of what is expected of you in each of your classes. Lectures may be live but not attendance-mandatory, meaning you can watch those recordings whenever it is most comfortable for you. Certain readings and assignments – even exams – may be optional.

The variance of class difficulty still exists in Zoom university, meaning it’s up to you to decide which classes require more effort and which classes you can ease up on.

Establish a solid line of communication with classmates, teaching assistants and professors early on.

Perhaps the best way to break the inevitable monotony of taking online classes at home is to keep in constant

With lecture and discussion times not set in stone and traveling between classes no longer being necessary, planning out your days has become a lot easier. But be sure to set aside time to eat, relax and focus on yourself. And if your plans fall through, don’t stress yourself out too much – improvisation is key to staying afloat amid such heavy coursework. The quarter system can be a sprint, but burning out early on won’t do you any good either.

These brief points are merely suggestions – everyone learns and studies differently. But take these points to heart and your Zoom university experience will feel much more manageable and achievable.

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Mental Health amid Global Health

Long before COVID-19, the rise of social distancing and the downfall of sit-in dining halls, UCLA students like Rithana Srikanth still felt lonely as they transitioned to college life.

"I knew for sure that I wasn’t the only freshman feeling that way," said Srikanth, a third-year neuroscience and psychology student. "But nobody really talks about it because everybody wants to present the image of having that fun college experience."

And the spread of COVID-19 is likely to exacerbate existing mental health issues, as social distancing guidelines have increased anxiety and feelings of isolation for many.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pandemics can lead to increased concern about your own health and the health of your loved ones, as well as increased financial stress and substance use.

Isolation may also lead to the loss of support systems and routines needed by those already experiencing mental health issues like eating disorders, warns the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Freshmen and transfer students entering UCLA this fall are facing unprecedented adjustments amid the pandemic. In response, mental health organizations are developing their online efforts in order to make resources more accessible for new students.

The desire to talk about an often avoided topic and to help others also experiencing mental health issues led Srikanth to join Wazo Connect at the end of her freshman fall quarter. She is now co-president of the organization, which pairs trained student mentors with mentees so they can discuss their mental health and support one another. Mentorships last for six weeks and are complemented with four Wazo wellness activities per quarter.

Like most UCLA organizations, Wazo transitioned online in the spring because of the coronavirus. Nevertheless, digital mentorships have continued, though not without some hiccups.

"The internet connection kept dying, which is frustrating because it breaks the experience," Srikanth said. "But you’re still able to build a connection with your mentee."

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The group’s wellness activities have also continued despite the pandemic, including a virtual tour of the UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden and a virtual aromatherapy session via Instagram Live. The latter featured a specialist who had scents with her and described them to promote a sense of relaxation, Srikanth said.

Wazo is planning more events for the fall, like mental health webinars with a licensed psychologist, she said. These events are aimed at helping students de-stress while they navigate online college, perhaps for the first time.

"Loneliness is something every single college student has experienced in one form or another, and I think it’s going to hit much harder this academic year," Srikanth said.

According to Active Minds, a national mental health advocacy group with an active branch at UCLA, "39% of students in college experience a significant mental health issue." That’s approximately two in five students who may experience a variety of symptoms ranging from feelings of hopelessness and depression to changes in sleeping patterns and experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Julianna Mora, a fourth-year psychology student, is leading Active Minds as co-executive director in extending its virtual advocacy efforts. More than ever, the group is relying on its website and social media to educate others, she said.

The club has been actively using its Instagram account to share resources with students, such as infographics about identifying mental illness and treating it in the new era of telemedicine. Posts also include a guide to navigating UCLA’s Counseling and Psychological Services as well as instructions on how to access Active Mind’s texting network, which directly sends mental health resources to students’ phones.

"We’re trying to add more casual things too, like songs that can help you if you want some motivational music, or if you want some helpful meditation podcasts," Mora said.

In the fall, the club will be holding biweekly Zoom meetings like it did last quarter, she said. Meetings are divided into a general meeting, which often includes a guest speaker, and

committee meetings.

Licensed clinical psychologists from CAPS and the Resilience In Your Student Experience Center frequently speak to Active Minds, Mora said. Members can then apply what they learn to their advocacy efforts, acting as a bridge between the student body and campus resources that may sometimes seem inaccessible, she added.

The RISE Center is a "holistic wellness hub" that operates as an affiliate and extension of CAPS to help students with everyday mental health maintenance, regardless of health insurance status.

"For the same reason you don’t just take care of your medical health on the same day of your routine physical, you don’t just take care of your mental health on the day of your CAPS appointment," said Andrea Letamendi, the interim director of the RISE Center.

Typically, the RISE Center is located in the basement of Lu Valle Commons, but it has now transitioned fully online. Its website contains a virtual library of guided meditation tracks, self-care worksheets and Spotify playlists for both students and staff to utilize in the hopes of helping students through the pandemic, Letamendi said. Moreover, the RISE Center is offering weekly live programs via Zoom, such as "Meditation and Movement for Black Bruins," which offers Black students a space to practice guided self-care.

"We want students to do more than just survive this period, we want them to thrive," she said. "Resilience and coping is paramount to a student’s ability to have a positive experience as a Bruin."

In the spring, Letamendi created a short video series called "Coping with COVID-19." In it, she tackles many of the pressing issues facing students during the pandemic, including psychological safety, adjusting to change and staying connected while social distancing.

In her video "Overcoming Feelings of Discouragement,"

Letamendi says that discouragement is one of the biggest struggles students will face during remote education.

She reminds students that they are not alone – that the coronavirus is ultimately temporary and it is important to find value outside of academics and practice being grateful every day.

To directly reach new students, the RISE Center has also partnered with UCLA Student Affairs

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Loneliness is something every single college student has experienced in one form or another, and I think it’s going to hit much harder this academic year.

to produce an 18-video welcome series for New Student Orientation called "Student Health and Well-Being at UCLA." In the videos, students and staff provide advice for addressing the mental health challenges new students might face entering their virtual UCLA experience.

"We want to be authentic with them," Letamendi said. "We don’t want to sugarcoat."

For incoming freshman and transfer students, the usual challenge of making a big school feel small will likely be harder, Srikanth said. She points to Facebook groups as the best way for new students to find a community right now, albeit a digital one. Although a digital community is admittedly different, it will be an important way for new students to feel connected and maintain mental wellness, she added.

"You do have to do a lot of work putting yourself out there and building your community at UCLA, because at a big school like UCLA, it doesn’t get built for you," she said.

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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 MuslimAmerican 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.

BruinLife

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You wouldn’t know by the looks of our young and energetic staff, but BruinLife is one of the oldest student-run publications on campus, dating back to UCLA’s first year in 1919! And we’re committed to preserving UCLA’s rich history and tradition for the next 90-plus years.

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.

Daily Bruin

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The Daily Bruin is UCLA’s student-run newspaper, normally printing five 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 15 sections, including Design, News, Opinion, Photography, 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.

FEM

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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.

Ha’Am

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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.

La Gente

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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 Fall 2020 are in writing, visuals (photographers, illustrators, videographers), copy editing, social media, Spanish writing/translating, events staff, design/layout, and fundraising.

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NOMMO

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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 fiftieth anniversary of NOMMO’s founding, we remain true to the promise to report truth and serve as a beacon for the Black community.

OutWrite

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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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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 on-going 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!

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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.

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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