As a UCLA student, I fully acknowledge that I am afforded many opportunities others do not have. Like the beloved fictional character Uncle Ben would say, “With great power comes great responsibility.” While I feel a sense of responsibility to use my opportunities for the betterment of others, it pales in comparison to the responsibility UCLA has to help those around it. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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September 17, 12:33 am
Submission: Students should give back to the community via volunteer programs
Community, Opinion
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August 19, 11:09 pm
Submission: UCLA’s fundraising success will not benefit students, workers
UCLA celebrated the early fulfillment of The Centennial Campaign for UCLA’s fundraising goal July 25. More than $4 billion has been raised from private sources since 2014, and the university will continue its fundraising campaign through 2019. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 29, 11:18 pm
Submission: UCLA Library’s reliance on temporary workers is inefficient, unethical
I was hired by an affiliated unit of UCLA Library in 2011 on a three-year temporary contract. I was glad to be working full time after earning my master’s degree in library and information science in 2009 from UCLA. 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
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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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...