This post was updated Nov. 30 at 8:40 p.m. On Nov. 14, graduate student employees, postdoctoral scholars and student researchers began our strike. This strike is a response to unlawful bargaining actions – we demand that the University of California address our requests for higher wages, better support for international students and families and more. Read more...
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November 8, 8:24 pm
Op-ed: Students deserve easier access to health care with transparent pricing
Students should never feel the effects of inaccessible or unaffordable health care. When I first moved across the country to UCLA, I was unaware that I was going to be hit with a wave of new viruses. Read more...
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October 11, 8:58 pm
Op-ed: ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ during the Oct. 20 Great ShakeOut
This post was updated Oct. 14 at 3:19 p.m. In the case of an unexpected natural disaster, there is no question that practice and preparation can save lives. Read more...
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August 28, 5:20 pm
Op-ed: Building back trust and finding my voice after sexual abuse
This post was updated Aug. 28 at 10:20 p.m. Editor’s note: The article contains a detailed account of sexual abuse that may be disturbing to some readers. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Alec Govi, then a senior, poses in a photo for a Daily Bruin story in 2013. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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July 3, 2:53 pm
Op-ed: Taking advantage of Los Angeles will enhance UCLA students’ experiences
This post was updated July 4 at 7:54 p.m. When I was contemplating my postsecondary education plans, I only really had two criteria: I wanted to go somewhere far away from home, and I wanted to live on a sunny campus. Read more...
Photo: Bianca Rivera stands for a photo. (Courtesy of Bianca Rivera)
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July 3, 2:31 pm
Op-ed: TFT fails to improve equity, inclusivity for disabled students
This post was updated July 4 at 7:50 p.m. On May 13, the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television hosted a panel titled “Representing Disability After CODA,” with prominent disability activists within the performing arts as speakers. Read more...
Photo: Daisy Friedman stands for a photo. (Courtesy of Daisy Friedman)
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June 26, 6:49 pm
Op-ed: Latin American studies has power to diversify, enrich Bruin academic experience
This post was updated June 26 at 10:46 p.m. Earlier this month, I not only became the first in my family to earn a master’s degree but also one of four students to graduate from UCLA’s Latin American Studies M.A. Read more...
Photo: Christopher López stands for a portrait in his graduation cap and gown. In this column, López argues UCLA students would benefit from learning about Latin America. (Courtesy of Christopher López)