Many of us live our lives without giving much thought to our ecosystem and how we affect it. Furthermore, we might have the idea that we humans are the most important beings and any other creatures on this planet come second. Read more...
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April 15, 8:46 pm
Op-ed: Bruin Republicans should acknowledge harm caused by systemic racism debate event
As the Black Lives Matter movement gained both domestic and global recognition in 2020 after the undue murder of George Floyd, discourse on racial equity has become increasingly apparent. Read more...
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April 13, 4:05 pm
Op-ed: Universities must help students mitigate harmful impacts of online learning
A year after our national response to the COVID-19 pandemic pushed us into a nearly complete virtual existence, our leaders – including those in our educational institutions – must now help students mitigate the inevitable, harmful ramifications of digital life those same leaders have warned of for years. Read more...
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April 7, 2:08 pm
Letter to the Editor: CAE continues to support campus inclusivity, envisions a welcoming community
On Jan. 10, 2021, the Daily Bruin published an article describing student reactions to the hiring process for the Center for Accessible Education’s director position. When I was approached to provide information for this article, I was presented with questions related to my vision and primary areas of focus as the new director of CAE. Read more...
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March 6, 5:01 pm
Op-ed: DACA’s uncertain future negatively impacts mental health of recipients, many more
On June 18, I had spent another sleepless night awaiting a decision that would impact my life trajectory. Would I continue to be able to live in the country that I had been in since I was 3 years old? Read more...
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February 26, 3:50 pm
Op-ed: Black History Month provides time to reflect on UCLA’s commitment to excellence
This post was updated Feb. 28 at 6:38 p.m. As Black History Month comes to a close, I reflect on the fact that UCLA has many campus buildings and structures named after its Black student-athlete alumni. Read more...
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February 24, 1:00 pm
Op-ed: India’s farmer protests reveal the urgency of climate justice action
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you may have heard about the massive farmer protests in India that were sparked by the passing of three agricultural laws this past September. Read more...