This post was updated April 25 at 9:43 p.m. Bruins are faced with everyday issues that extend past the immediate confines of their Westwood campus. The Daily Bruin Opinion editors provide the latest commentary on state and nationwide issues that go far “Beyond Bruin Walk.” Any individual who commits a crime should be held accountable – even former world leaders. Read more...
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This post was updated April 25 at 11:18 a.m. What is the point of a humanities degree? Around the nation, prospective and current college students question if paying four years of tuition is worth the supposed “useless” degree. Read more...
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The ubiquity of artificial intelligence threatens the integrity of art in creative spaces. AI artwork has generated controversy recently, mainly because it appropriates the work of human artists to generate its own creations. Read more...
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During spring break, I attended two premieres and watched two red carpet events. UCLA sees its fair share of celebrities on campus, but somehow this was the first time I’d seen anyone of note. Read more...
Photo: “Air” star Matt Damon walks out of a black SUV and begins to sign autographs as a large group of fans waves papers. Opinion columnist Hansel Desouza reflects on the commodification of celebrities and the personas they put on in public. (Courtesy of Hansel Desouza)
Graduate students are the backbone of American higher education programs. Teaching assistants grade homework and exams, read essays, and lead discussion sections designed to enrich learning and create a smaller classroom setting. Read more...
Flipped classrooms are the antithesis of UCLA’s mission to provide a high-quality education. Flipped classrooms, a new method of learning in which students learn course content independently at home and master more difficult concepts in class discussions, are being implemented frequently into many course curricula. Read more...
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Airports have always fascinated me. Traveling as much as my family did, I was always excited to experience everything from check-in and security to even waiting at the gate. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Chiara Grasso, alongside her friends, smiles for a photo on a boat in Italy. (Courtesy of Chiara Grasso)
