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Leonhardt is an Opinion staff writer and News contributor. She is a second-year political science and public affairs student from Los Angeles.

UCLA advocates react to Trump administration’s anti-transgender demands

The Trump administration asked the UC in August 2025 to implement anti-transgender policies at UCLA to regain its suspended federal research funding. The University did not accept them.

Opinion: UCLA’s current enrollment systems must be altered to minimize stress

It’s everyone for themselves.
A furious game of concentration and contingency plans that is crafted over weeks.
It sounds like the Hunger Games, but really, it is just enrollment at UCLA.

Opinion: UCLA must maintain vaccine requirements amid updates in childhood vaccine schedule

This post was updated Feb. 22 at 6:56 p.m.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has changed the childhood vaccine schedule. That does not mean that you should change yours.

UCLA economists predict deportations, elevated employment may impact US economy

UCLA economists predicted that investments in artificial intelligence may propel the United States’ GDP in the first quarter of 2026, while the labor market will weaken.

UCLA must support students amid government shutdown-induced CalFresh delays

This post was updated Nov. 4 at 10:11 p.m.
Millions of Americans may experience delays in food stamp benefits this November.
The government shutdown has led to a steady decrease in provisions from government services.

By Lilly Leonhardt

Arts

Oct. 28, 2025 5:52 p.m.

Art exhibit preview: Fall art reimagines personal history, memory, art of drawing

This post was updated Oct. 28 at 8:42 p.m.
This fall’s art scene is looking to connect with museumgoers.
Bruins can take a quick break from midterm season to reconnect with their creative sides through brand new exhibits opening around Los Angeles.

By Lilly Leonhardt, Jacob Tristeza, and Reid Sperisen

Opinion

Oct. 21, 2025 7:57 p.m.

Opinion: It’s OK to be on the mend instead of the grind – stay home if you’re sick

This post was updated Oct. 23 at 7:31 p.m.
It goes by many names.
The frat flu, freshmen fever, dorm disease – you know what I’m talking about.

By Lilly Leonhardt

Los Angeles

Oct. 14, 2025 11:14 p.m.

Trump administration’s anti-trans actions spark advocacy across UC community

This post was updated Oct. 14 at 11:51 p.m.
The Trump administration’s rollback of rights for transgender people has resulted in pushback among advocates across the UC.

By Lilly Leonhardt

California

Oct. 7, 2025 11:06 p.m.

UCLA faculty discuss new California laws restricting immigration enforcement

This post was updated Oct. 8 at 1:05 a.m.
UCLA professors expressed support for state laws limiting the amount of authority immigration enforcement officers can have and questioned the legality of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.