The UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center remains committed to the whole health of all UCLA Bruins, including those seeking emergency contraception. While it is true that the Ashe Center is closed on Sundays, students do currently have a number of options when it comes to seeking emergency contraception: 1) Any sexually active female student who is not on birth control can visit the Ashe Center during business hours to obtain a prescription for emergency contraception before they ever plan on using it, or think they may need it. Read more...
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February 5, 8:26 am
Letter to the Editor: Ashe Center provides options for emergency contraception on weekends
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February 3, 6:45 am
Submission: Polarization undermines Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
Last week, Students for Justice in Palestine organized its annual Palestine Awareness Week, which has led me to question the true definition of the word “pro.” Does being in favor require that you be adamantly against something else? Read more...
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February 3, 6:41 am
Submission: Dialogue on GSA event funding issue must be open, respectful
As vice chancellor of student affairs of one of the top public research universities in the country, I find myself addressing the issue of free speech and open dialogue on our campus again. Read more...
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February 2, 2:54 pm
Submission: Hillel offers open forum, welcoming environment for all students
As the new executive director of Hillel at UCLA, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you our passion for maintaining one of the most inclusive and diverse communities on campus. Read more...
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January 29, 10:26 am
Submission: Viewpoint neutrality needed from Graduate Students Association
In October 2015, the president of the Graduate Students Association told the Diversity Caucus that it would fund their Diversity Caucus Town Hall event only on the condition that the event have “zero connection” to the “Divest from Israel” movement – a reference to the student movement campaigning to divest specifically from American and international corporations violating Palestinian rights. Read more...
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January 29, 10:25 am
Submission: SJP focuses on intersectionality during Palestine Awareness Week
Following a decade-long tradition, Students for Justice in Palestine hosted its annual Palestine Awareness Week this week to raise awareness about the ongoing occupation of Palestine and the daily struggles of the Palestinian people. Read more...
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January 26, 8:14 am
Submission: UCLA fails to support necessary mental health needs
The Office for Students with Disabilities is supposed to help students suffering from physical and mental ailments beyond their control. A disabled student is supposed to register with the office as soon as they start school at UCLA to receive accommodations necessary for them to cope with the quick-paced quarter system. Read more...