The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the lives of students, faculty and workers at UCLA in many ways. International graduate students, who make up more than a quarter of the entire graduate student body, are no exception. Read more...
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September 24, 12:20 pm
Op-ed: Bruin Republicans think UCLA should teach more about 9/11
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2020, the Bruin Republicans gathered below UCLA’s grand staircase to create a memorial to the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks and pay homage to the firefighters, police and first responders who risked their lives in an effort to courageously serve the great state of New York in that terrifyingly trying time. Read more...
Photo: UCLA could do more for its students to commemorate and remember the events of 9/11. (Courtesy of Bruin Republicans)
Community, Opinion
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September 22, 10:44 am
Op-ed: New federal Title IX regulations will not reduce support for students
New federal Title IX regulations mandating how schools nationwide respond to some complaints of sexual harassment went into effect Aug. 14. The University of California recognizes these rules have been a source of concern for many in our community at a time of high anxiety and suffering across the country. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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September 17, 4:31 pm
Op-ed: Passing Proposition 16 is a vital step in allowing equitable opportunities for all
Racial equity is on the ballot for Californians this November. Proposition 16 is an amendment that would repeal Proposition 209, a 1996 measure that eliminates affirmative action in California. Read more...
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August 17, 12:50 pm
Op-ed: UC-AFT calls on President Michael Drake to increase job security for lecturers
Dear President Michael Drake: Congratulations, and welcome back to the University of California. As you look ahead to your work with the UC, we invite you to consider the role of lecturers and adjunct faculty in this great institution. Read more...
Photo: In light of President Michael Drake’s first week in office, members of University Council-American Federation of Teachers Local 1990 urge him to consider the role that lecturers play within the University of California system and negotiate accordingly. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Community, Opinion
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August 16, 3:30 pm
Op-ed: Democrats must engage and advocate for Latino community to win 2020 elections
America is weeks away from the 2020 elections, and to date, the Democratic Party has fallen short in recognizing the 32 million eligible voters key to winning back Congress and the White House – Latinos. Read more...
Photo: The Democratic Party must recognize and listen to the voices of Latino voters in the upcoming presidential election. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Community, Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 10, 7:19 pm
In My Words: Pandemic presents a chance to address continued disparities in health care
The COVID-19 pandemic and national demonstrations against the deaths of Black Americans have shed light on the brutal manifestations of systemic racism. Across humanity’s collective history, stories have elevated marginalized voices and breathed life into once broken structures. Read more...