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February 4, 12:00 am
Natalie Delgadillo: Resolutions’ extreme language polarizes USAC
Sometimes the oldest, most overused of cliches ring the truest. A resolution set to be presented at the student government meeting tonight has an old grammar school adage looping in my head: It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. Read more...
Photo: Lizzy Naameh, a general representative on the Undergraduate Students Association Council, is one of the authors of the resolution up for debate tonight.
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February 4, 12:00 am
Travis Fife: Fraternities can benefit from talking about consent
Through numerous college parties, I’ve come to realize that in a college culture that often views drunken hookups as normal, the fun of a good party can bring with it the risk of confused sexual consent and a whole host of other issues that stem from intoxicated decision-making. Read more...
Photo: Last week, the Undergraduate Students Association Council put on Consent Week. As part of the events, students such as third-year world arts and cultures student Claudia Varney, above, manned information tables on campus.
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February 2, 11:52 pm
Ryan Nelson: Tribute to Marine who dedicated his life to others
The first thing people ask me about my cousin Jacob when I mention his death is “were you guys close?” The honest answer is no. His tattoo remains my clearest memory of him. Read more...
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January 31, 12:00 am
Aram Ghoogasian: USAC should find new sources to fund JazzReggae Festival
If you're a UCLA student, there is a world-class music festival that takes place on your home campus every year and costs hundreds less than that Coachella ticket you've been eyeing. But that concert is facing a significant funding crisis that could not only dampen the event this year but challenge its sustainability in the future. Read more...
Photo: The Roots, which includes drummer Ahmir Khalib Thompson, also known as Questlove, performed at the JazzReggae Festival in 2012.
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January 30, 1:46 am
Julia McCarthy: UCLA should support Westwood bike lanes
Danielle Casillas still feels numbness in her leg from her collision with a truck last year. Casillas, a material science and engineering graduate student, was biking her usual commute to UCLA when the accident happened. Read more...
Photo: Lisa Aragona / Daily Bruin Senior Staff
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January 29, 12:00 am
Alexandra Tashman: Progress made in sexual assault discussion
When I sat down to write my first column on sexual assault for the Daily Bruin nearly two years ago, I felt like I didn’t have enough material. Read more...