“404 Not Found” is a series by Ashley Leung, an Opinion columnist studying education studies and English. These columns will explore personal experiences of students and professors who have juggled the triumphs and frustrations of academic research. Read more...
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As the Uyghur genocide continues to unfold, our institutions don’t deserve the benefit of the doubt. The Uyghurs are a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority that live in the autonomous region of Xinjiang. Read more...
Photo: A pile of dollar bills lie next to a pair of glasses. UCLA must investigate its endowment for possible links to the genocide and multiple human rights abuses of China’s Uyghur population. If any ties are found, the university must divest. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)
Five thousand, two hundred and forty-four dollars: the amount listed on my BruinBill for 14 meals a week, down the drain. There’s chicken, beef, pork, lamb, you name it, but only one or two dishes that are labeled halal. Read more...
Photo: Empty chairs and tables at Epicuria dining hall. To foster a more inclusive environment, UCLA must expand its list of halal food options. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
In the midst of another massive spike in COVID-19 cases, UCLA somehow expects students to return to in-person instruction in one week. After UCLA’s first in-person quarter in more than a year, the university sent an email Dec. Read more...
Photo: The outside window of a dorm room. UCLA needs to be better prepared for the return of students to on-campus housing, beginning with a clearer communication of policies. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A president who doesn’t keep their promise to right past wrongs is no better than the president who created those wrongs. President Joe Biden’s campaign was built on promises to cancel student debt, but one year into his administration, he has announced yet another extension of the debt moratorium that started at the beginning of the pandemic. Read more...
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In a capitalist society that consistently values profit over people, it comes as no surprise that UCLA – a multibillion-dollar institution – is charging students full tuition during online learning. Read more...
Photo: An extended hand holds out dollar bills. During remote instruction, students should not be paying full tuition. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The people of Los Angeles keep electing the same politicians – overwhelmingly Democratic yet continuously unproductive. The city’s politics are filled with grandiose promises of solving endemic problems, but issues such as homelessness and crumbling infrastructure remain. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles City Hall is home to the mayor’s office and the city council. The city of LA needs an independent commission to lead the redistricting process in order to ensure fair representation. (Daily Bruin file photo)
