On May 22, Al-Talib, the campus’ Muslim community’s newsmagazine, published an opinion article titled, “The American Muslim Imperative to Study and Oppose US Intervention in Syria.” The piece’s goal was to denounce American intervention in Syria. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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June 6, 10:13 pm
Submission: Al-Talib’s response to US intervention in Syria unjustly politicizes suffering
Community, Opinion
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May 30, 10:27 pm
Submission: Debunking common misconceptions about Ramadan and iftar
So one of your friends is Muslim and is fasting for the month of Ramadan. You probably have several questions on your mind about it. What is Ramadan? Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 29, 11:51 pm
Submission: Protest at “Indigenous Peoples Unite” event limited free speech, on-campus safety
I am proud of the pro-Israel community at UCLA, and am extremely disappointed with those who protested Students Supporting Israel’s event, “Indigenous Peoples Unite.” It was uplifting to witness the maturity and steadfastness of the audience members and I have received notable support from the Israeli community at UCLA and beyond. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 24, 11:42 pm
Submission: UCLA does not endorse violent disruptions to respectful discussions
On May 17, Students Supporting Israel at UCLA sponsored an event titled “Indigenous Peoples Unite.” Protestors entered the room and disrupted the event with enough ferocity that the panelists and audience felt silenced and intimidated. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 24, 11:34 pm
Submission: Disqualifying USAC candidates without sufficient evidence would be unethical
Last week, the outgoing Undergraduate Students Association Council voted to table the ratification of the 2018 election results. The council disagreed with my decision to not disqualify three candidates. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 17, 10:33 pm
Submission: UCLA’s overhaul of financial actuarial mathematics program damages its purpose
I want to thank the Daily Bruin Editorial Board for its editorial criticizing UCLA for its treatment of lecturers in the financial actuarial mathematics program. The university has announced it will overhaul the FAM program and not rehire lecturers in the program, and instead replace them with ladder faculty. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 17, 10:21 pm
Submission: Creation of Westwood Forward will ensure representation of all Westwood communities
The UCLA community has a rare opportunity Tuesday, May 22 to make history by gaining a voice in Westwood governance. Westwood stakeholders will have the opportunity to vote whether the Westwood Neighborhood Council should be subdivided to create a new neighborhood council for the North Westwood area. Read more...