Graduating from college typically means walking away with a degree and a diploma, but at this point it could mean walking away with a sexually transmitted infection as well. Read more...
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January 6, 12:02 am
Arthur Wang: ‘The Interview’ showing misses discussion on race, gender
The saga surrounding the now-controversial film “The Interview,” a comedy that depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, transformed an otherwise mediocre film into an unlikely cultural touchstone of 2014. Read more...
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January 5, 4:42 am
USAC must change election code to protect democracy
Student elections are often won by the most visible candidates. The hefty financial backing necessary to create this visibility in turn creates a bottleneck effect that shrinks the pool of potential student leaders to those who are well-connected enough to run. Read more...
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December 15, 3:19 am
Kunal Patel: Students should explore options before pursuing medical career
We all attend college for different reasons, but an underlying goal for me was to achieve some form of success. For a while, my definition of success meant a highly prestigious and financially rewarding career as a doctor. Read more...
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December 11, 12:21 am
Chloe Lew: Greek community should work together to address sexual assault
In the three weeks since a Rolling Stone piece – now being questioned for its accuracy – described the horrific fraternity gang-rape of a female student at the University of Virginia, few have been safe from blame. Read more...
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December 8, 1:43 am
Aram Ghoogasian: USAC activism task force needs proactive approach
The streets of Berkeley were filled with student protesters, tear gas and riot police Saturday night. On the same night, not a murmur was heard at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Protests at UCLA have not taken on the size or intensity of those at other campuses. (Tamaryn Kong/Daily Bruin)
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December 5, 7:44 am
Kunal Patel: Napolitano’s tuition hike plan a necessary, political approach
Janet Napolitano is no stranger to controversy. When she was named the president of the University of California last year, her appointment was marred by protests across the UC campuses and widespread anger from students at being left out of the University’s decision-making process. Read more...
Photo: Last fall, University of California President Janet Napolitano’s first official visit to UCLA sparked protest among students on campus who opposed Napolitano’s appointment as president partly because of her past policies as secretary of homeland security. (Daily Bruin file photo)