Previous Daily Bruin articles regarding Greek life have made clear the Greek life system’s intent to upgrade the way it addresses diversity on campus. Former Interfraternity Council President Derek Bergmann’s submission pointed out several initiatives to demonstrate that fraternity leadership “has prioritized education concerning racial and gender identity.” But while Greek life’s current diversity efforts may be commendable, it seems like they are coming from the wrong place. Read more...
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January 24, 8:25 pm
Submission: Greek life organizations should internalize, facilitate diversity
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January 23, 10:02 pm
Submission: USAC offices must appoint students outside of personal circles
In 1883, Chester A. Arthur, then-president of the United States, signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, which established the United States Civil Service Commission and created a meritocratic federal bureaucracy. Read more...
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January 19, 11:19 pm
Letter to the Editor: Bruin Democrats vows to exercise civil rights during Trump tenure
In order to hold the president and his Congress accountable for maintaining and extending to all Americans the rights enshrined in our Constitution and restoring trust in the political process, we Bruin Democrats pledge ourselves to a persistent and probing exercise of civil rights in the following ways: First, we will continue to help elect progressive candidates to local, state and federal offices. Read more...
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January 19, 11:02 pm
Submission: Left must move past identity politics, reach across aisle
In my first quarter here at UCLA, I have quickly come to realize that elite college campuses, including our own, are hotspots for the development of identity politics. Read more...
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January 12, 10:42 pm
Submission: Piterberg’s return exposes dangerous tolerance in administration
On the first day of winter quarter, professor Gabriel Piterberg’s two history classes were canceled due to student protests against the professor. Protesters were present inside the classroom, silent and bearing signs, during Wednesday’s classes as well. Read more...
Photo: Members of Bruins Against Sexual Harassment and the Bruin Consent Coalition protested outside Gabriel Piterberg’s class Monday morning. Piterberg has been accused of sexual harassment by two of his former students. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
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January 12, 10:40 pm
Letter to the Editor: UCLA basketball fans should respect opposing teams
I graduated from UCLA many decades ago and have been proud of my UCLA degree ever since. I have followed Bruin basketball all of that time – there have been many glorious years. Read more...
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January 10, 10:42 pm
Submission: Student involvement, prepared candidates key to fulfill USAC’s potential
It is common knowledge that students are apathetic toward the UCLA student government. With lackluster and rarely completed platforms, rampant groupthink and disregard for campaign decency, most of us feel even thinking about becoming involved in our Undergraduate Students Association Council a waste of time. Read more...