This post was updated Nov. 16 at 7:18 p.m. A reported 42% of food-insecure UC students might not get food-assistance benefits this month. Even though a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday, the federal government is still appealing to get out of its obligation. Read more...
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August 21, 12:36 pm
Editorial: UCLA must uphold commitment to academic freedom amid federal funding cuts
This post was updated Sept. 7 at 4:54 p.m. Trump’s latest outburst targets UCLA. The Trump administration halted funding for critical, life-saving academic research. And now, the federal government is demanding a $1 billion settlement to restore funding. Read more...
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August 10, 8:00 pm
Editorial: UC, California must financially support UCLA amid federal funding loss
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 8:03 p.m. John Wooden once said that adversity reveals character. Our university is facing more adversity than it has at perhaps any other point in its storied 106-year history. Read more...
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August 3, 2:02 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s failure to comply with CPRA threatens accountability, erodes public trust
This post was updated Aug. 24 at 4:45 p.m. The California State Legislature passed the California Public Records Act (CPRA) in 1968 to ensure government transparency and accountability. Read more...
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July 20, 1:36 pm
Editorial: Trump’s attacks on education further inequality, threaten future of country
This post was updated July 27 at 3:14 p.m. Earlier this month, Congress narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s signature piece of legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read more...
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May 4, 10:47 pm
2025 USAC elections: Daily Bruin Editorial Board candidate endorsements
Amid profound political change, growing threats and uncertainty in higher education, UCLA students will elect the next 15 officers of the Undergraduate Students Association Council. This year, Bruins will choose who to vote for in a field featuring several dozen candidates and three referendums. Read more...
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April 27, 1:10 pm
Editorial: UCLA must rescind recruitment of water polo athlete who is admitted sex offender
This post was updated April 27 at 7:35 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse against a minor. There are some things more important than ranking, talent and winning. Read more...