Writer’s block is pretty much a universal phenomenon. But students of different disciplines may not realize that resources exist on campus to help them work through their difficulties as writers. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 15, 12:35 am
Chloe Lew: Students of all majors should take advantage of writing resources
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 15, 12:29 am
Maia Ferdman: Department counseling evaluations would help offices tailor services
True to their title, academic advisers have the main responsibility of helping students navigate the daunting maze of graduation requirements, unit caps, enrollment times and application deadlines. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 14, 12:00 am
Natalie Delgadillo: USAC members must commit to collaboration
The harmful rhetoric and procedural missteps at the undergraduate student government’s discussion of a divestment resolution last quarter illustrated a deep division among communities on campus. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council meeting on divestment in February featured more than nine hours of public comment before the resolution was voted down. Problems with council procedures during the meeting led to the creation of a task force meant to address procedural issues. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 10, 3:44 pm
Alexandra Tashman: Insensitive rhetoric invalidates struggles of sexual assault survivors
That narrative is not only wrong, it’s harmful. In fact, it’s flat-out dangerous. Sexual assault happens all the time, in places that are supposed to be safe, and to people you know and love. Read more...
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April 10, 12:00 am
Travis Fife: Settings like Deltopia need community, police cooperation
I walked into a bedroom trying to find a friend and instead only found the taste of tear gas. Five minutes earlier, a police officer had shot a can of tear gas into the bedroom where I was staying. Read more...
Photo: Participants of the annual Deltopia block party at UC Santa Barbara run from the police, who used riot tactics, including tear gas and rubber bullets, to disperse the crowd gathered on Del Playa Drive. (Courtesy of Benjamin Pu/Daily Nexus)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 9, 12:41 am
Aram Ghoogasian: USAC members should not participate in external lobbying groups
A free meal could signify a first date or a birthday celebration, but for student government members, it could easily represent a conflict of interest. While members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council are not being treated to steak dinners, a few have accepted expenses-paid trips to the other side of the world. Read more...
Photo: Eitan Arom and Amanda Wong/Daily Bruin senior staff
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 7, 12:11 am
Zoey Freedman: Current counseling unhelpful for undeclared students
I came into college as an undeclared student, and as I near the end of my second year, one thing hasn’t changed – I’m still undeclared. Read more...
Photo: Kimberly Striegel/Daily Bruin