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Critical race theory scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw speaks at a Thursday event promoting her memoir. Crenshaw emphasized the importance of standing up to oppressive systems. (Elle Smith/Daily Bruin)

UCLA law professor Kimberlé Crenshaw speaks on critical race theory, ‘backtalking’

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Critical race theory scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw emphasized the importance of standing up to oppressive systems at a Thursday event promoting her memoir. Crenshaw, a distinguished law professor at UCLA, shared anecdotes from her upcoming book “Backtalker” at the event.



Op-ed: Make your USAC campaign about connecting with people, not passing out paper

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Exactly a year ago, I decided to run for International Student Representative on the Undergraduate Students Association Council. At the time, that decision felt both obvious and slightly unhinged.


UCLA softball breaks records, makes history in California sweep

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The scene was set for three Bruins to match or surpass three UCLA records set by two legendary alumni Saturday. Stacey Nuveman and Natasha Watley both had their records of over 20 years fall, with the latter there to see it.


Former U.S. ambassador discusses new novel, global affairs at School of Law

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A former United States ambassador to Russia said people should remain hopeful for a more democratic global future in a Thursday talk at the School of Law.


AUSL Golden Tickets send 3 Bruin athletes to professional softball


Q&A: Dr. Scott Eggener discusses testicular cancer signs, treatments, considerations


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Immigration enforcement in ways ‘never been done before’: A look at Trump’s DHS

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Amid a partial government shutdown, the United States Department of Homeland Security observed its 23rd anniversary in March. DHS oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

How ‘Heated Rivalry’ builds on progress of LGBTQ+ representation in cinema

Competitive enrollment, waitlists cause stress for students, faculty alike


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Academic student workers and graduate student researchers represented by the United Auto Workers union recently ended a nearly six-week strike in which they called for better working conditions and equitable wages. The contract stipulates pay increases for all workers – for some, pay increases of up to 80% – as well as anti-harassment policies and increased childcare support. However, the negotiations have struck controversy among some UAW members dissatisfied with the results of the contract. What are your thoughts on this issue? Submit View results without voting »