A healthy campus community is one where identities are respected. But a recent lawsuit against the UC threatens that standard. Defending Education – an organization that advocates for nonpolitical education, according to its website – sued the UC on June 18, alleging that UC’s sexual violence and sexual harassment policy fosters compelled speech and viewpoint discrimination. Read more...
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July 22, 4:10 pm
Opinion: Increasing AI funding is not the solution UCLA students need
Artificial intelligence is changing the world – including UCLA. We must make sure – for our future careers and for our college education – that the university is getting the implementation of AI right. Read more...
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July 19, 11:39 am
Opinion: Finding an internship feels impossible. UCLA must fix that
The smell of chlorine hits my nose before the water does, waking me up for my morning shift at the pool. I’m a lifeguard in my hometown. Read more...
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July 14, 1:29 pm
Opinion: America at 250: Celebrating our diverse culture, reflecting on our shared identity
This post was updated July 19 at 9:18 p.m. Monumental birthdays are cause for grand celebrations, but they are also ripe for reflection. Every milestone brings about renewed hope for the future and insight into the past. Read more...
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July 13, 4:14 pm
Opinion: In the wake of Boyle Heights fire, ‘environmental justice is everyone’s problem’
Black smoke billowed. The stench of rotting food permeated the neighborhood. This is not a scene from a science fiction novel. It is the reality of the seven-day Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which began June 17. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 12, 1:54 pm
Editorial: California’s legislature must not make public records harder to access
This post was updated July 19 at 9:14 p.m. Last August, the Daily Bruin Editorial Board called on UCLA to comply with the California Public Records Act, a law that gives citizens access to state and local government records. Read more...
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July 5, 11:12 pm
Opinion: The internet is a lawless land. We need to change that
Imagine the internet as a bustling city. There are people, shops, histories and homes, but no city hall or police. Now, let’s say a crime was committed. Read more...