This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed.

One day a year, we each have the excuse to eat cake, party with friends and rack up presents. This past year, it hasn’t looked much like this, though.

At the end of every quarter, Bruins are asked to complete course evaluations for their professors and teaching assistants, and while the extra task may be an inconvenience to some students, the feedback is often cherished by professors.

This post was updated April 3 at 3:52 p.m.
INDIANAPOLIS — As I was driving home from the Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas three weeks ago, I thought I had covered the Bruins in person for the final time.

This Week in the News serves as The Quad’s space for reflection on current events at and around UCLA. Every week, Daily Bruin staffers will analyze some of the most significant stories to keep readers up to speed.

All it takes is one word for a news organization to lose a reader’s trust.
An essential responsibility of newspapers everywhere, including the Daily Bruin, is to provide people with the facts they need to make informed decisions in their everyday lives.

March may officially be known as Women’s History Month, but 31 days is not enough to recognize all that women have done. As this month comes to an end, there is no shortage of talented, unique and bold female faculty at UCLA for Bruins to honor.