UCLA has a few hundred elevators, washing machines and dryers to fix before it can call the Hill fully functional. Instead, UCLA has decided to drop a few million dollars on making a dining hall more aesthetically pleasing. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Housing announced a planned closure of the Covel Commons Residential Restaurant in the spring in order to renovate the inside of the hall – a $4 million endeavor. Housing cannot ignore faulty dorm facilities in light of growing enrollment and must first prioritize fixing those issues. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)

The Los Angeles homelessness crisis has gripped the attention of local and national audiences. But lost amid large-scale public scrutiny and media coverage are the youth experiencing homelessness. Read more...

Photo: The definition of “homeless youth” has been interpreted variably among different organizations and federal acts, neglecting different types of youth and their families, leaving them at a disadvantage. The Los Angeles City Council must work to standardize this definition. (Daily Bruin file photo)

PRO-CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY HOUSING (Lucy & EJ) UCLA has been playing catch-up with high housing prices for the last decade. Luckily for students, though, it seems the university may finally gain some ground in the new year. Read more...

Photo: UCLA has been undergoing construction of new university housing on the Hill and off-campus. Experts say these new buildings won’t help reduce rent prices for private apartments in Westwood. The Opinion editors took stances in this edition of A Difference in Opinion Editors. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Thousands of high school seniors clicked submit on their University of California applications last week, hoping to convince UCLA they deserve an acceptance letter. And now they wait. Read more...

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Separation of church and state has long shaped the relationships of public institutions. And despite its recent collaborations, the University of California is not exempt. Currently, the UC is contracted with Dignity Health, a Catholic health care nonprofit corporation, to provide university care for more patients and medical student training. Read more...

Photo: (Firyal Bawab/Daily Bruin)

Homelessness is a vicious cycle. And for those without support, it can be both a cause and effect of mental illness. In 2015, according to the U.S. Read more...

Photo: The issue of homelessness in Los Angeles remains ongoing. Board-and-care homes are struggling to stay operational, increasing the possibility that more at-risk individuals will be left homeless. Los Angeles County must subsidize these facilities to provide support. (Daily Bruin file photo)