February marks Black History Month. This month is a time to reflect on the prominent Black individuals that made history fighting for justice, such as, Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Muhammad Ali. While these well known figures are recognized for their work towards civil rights and achieving justice, Black women are not as…
Full Circle: Struggling to Life Changing. When a first-year student in college decides to pursue in a degree in medicine, he or she usually picks a degree within the biological sciences and physical sciences (US News Report). While those degrees do help for studying for the MCAT and trying to get into medical school, there…
Language is a core component of identity, the shaping of thoughts and their formation. It characterizes us and evolves with us; the complex human mind is able to switch between languages fluidly with increased mastery. Language is the first and lasting encounter with culture- we think in specific languages and most often, it is usually…
By Mahnoor Saleem and Michelle Schafieh 
Al-Talib Newsmagazine endorses Aaliya Khan in this year’s USAC elections. We believe her leadership experience in student organizations and USAC, as well as her platforms, make her the strongest candidate running for Gen Rep. Aaliya co-founded Chai Talks, a series of events that establish a safe space to discuss social justice issues impacting the South…
By Victoria Rhee Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the number one killer of student athletes and the number two killer of young adults under the age of twenty-five. It strikes without warning; death is often the first and only symptom. As the newly founded UCLA chapter of the Saving Hearts Foundation (SHF), our mission…
