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fall 2024
Striking the Path for Future Generations
Thirty-one years ago, a hunger strike saved the Chicano/a studies department. As UCLA pursues Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, former strikers and current students reflect on UCLA’s attitudes toward Latino students.
 
fall 2024
Striking the Path for Future Generations
Thirty-one years ago, a hunger strike saved the Chicano/a studies department. As UCLA pursues Hispanic-Serving Institution designation, former strikers and current students reflect on UCLA’s attitudes toward Latino students.
Rewriting the Narrative
Fan fiction is a portal to fresh interpretations of beloved fictional worlds. But for these UCLA students and alumni, the medium serves as a gateway to so much more.
Finding Courage Through Protest
Novel feminist movements and protests have emerged in South Korea. PRIME writer Alicia Park explores the experiences of South Korean women and the lessons learned from the controversial novel "The Vegetarian."
Rumbles and Grooves: Balancing Diverging Paths
Torn between passions, PRIME writer Reid Sperisen explores his contrasting interests in elephant activism and entertainment journalism as he tries to balance both.
The Hidden Heart of the Hospital
Amid the commotion of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, student and adult volunteers find ways to support patients and medical staff alike.
Language and Culture Amid a Shifting World
The people, programs and culture of UCLA’s Slavic and Russian language department set it apart. As geopolitical tensions shift in the Russian-speaking world, the program evaluates its role in cultural and language education.
Traveling Threads, Cultural Connections
Photographer Neha Krishnakumar explores how, for some UCLA students, fashion serves as a connection to their familial and ethnic backgrounds.
From Mound to Masterpiece
Making art with clay presents limitless possibilities. PRIME writer Tulin Chang Maltepe explores the ceramics community at UCLA, reflecting on the artistic processes that shape this hands-on artform.
Democracy Deferred
In a political landscape where undocumented communities cannot vote, alumnus and undocumented activist Jeffry Umaña Muñoz has found alternative avenues to enact change this election season and beyond.