I am a proud member of UCLA’s graduating Class of 2021. As newly minted graduates, we have the knowledge and responsibility to address major problems in our society and to prevent them from cascading to future generations. Read more...
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June 28, 7:42 pm
Op-ed: Bruins must voice opposition to Israeli human rights violations
This post was updated July 5 at 7:57 p.m. Every day, Palestinians face persecution, destruction and death at the hands of the Zionist state of Israel. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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June 15, 11:08 am
Op-ed: AB 1401 is vital to affordable housing by addressing minimum parking requirements
The crippling cost of living in Westwood is a fact of life for the thousands of UCLA students who live near campus. A 2019 survey found that Westwood is the most expensive place to rent in the country outside of Manhattan. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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June 3, 7:31 pm
Op-ed: UCLA’s reduction in number of units for priority pass hurts disabled student community
An open letter to administration, The Disabled Student Union is appalled to learn of the decision made by UCLA administration to reduce the number of units students with the Center for Accessible Education accommodation are allowed to receive during priority enrollment. Read more...
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June 2, 1:42 pm
Op-ed: Nuvie Ewharekuko ignites change as first Black ASA president
This post was updated June 4 at 1:04 p.m. The past year’s events have awakened a spirit in me I am proud to have unleashed, and I want to encourage everyone to choose discomfort and advocate for change. Read more...
Photo: Left to right: Ashley Johnson, Black Business Student Association co-president; Jordie Ho-Shue, Women’s Business Connection co-president; Kelsey Paul Emory, BBSA co-president; Nuvie Ewharekuko, Anderson Student Association president. (Courtesy of Nuvie Ewharekuko)
Community, Opinion
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May 31, 9:11 pm
Op-ed: Dialogue about Israeli-Palestinian conflict must avoid oversimplification
In recent days, we, and many other Jewish student leaders on our campus, have seen our campus spaces engulfed in a debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read more...
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May 27, 8:23 pm
Letter to the Editor: Editorial on UCPD policy changes lacks context, information
Dear editor: I write in response to your May 14 editorial on policing and public safety at the University of California. I appreciate your coverage of this important issue and want to provide crucial context that the piece lacks. Read more...