Tuesday, May 13

Opinion: Political candidates should address issues specific to disability community

This post was updated Nov. 8 at 7:16 p.m. This year’s presidential debates were surprising in many ways but remained the same in one particular way – the lack of discussion around the disability community. Read more...

Photo: One in four Americans has a disability – yet disability rights aren’t a core component of public discourse. As the election season comes to a close, media outlets should make a concerted effort to ensure people with disabilities are seen and heard. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)


Beyond Bruin Walk: California should do more to limit financial contributions to campaigns

Bruins are faced with everyday issues that extend past the immediate confines of their Westwood campus. Daily Bruin Opinion provides the latest commentary on California state and nationwide issues that go far “Beyond Bruin Walk.” Elections: the pinnacle of democracy and a check on the powers that be. Read more...

Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)


Opinion: UCLA must create its own alternative to Zoom to ensure better security

This post was update Oct. 31 at 3:47 p.m. Of all the difficulties that come with online school, racial and homophobic attacks shouldn’t be among them. Read more...

Photo: The recent Zoombombings have demonstrated the need for increased security in virtual classrooms, a problem that could be solved if UCLA created its own virtual learning platform. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)


Opinion: UCLA must suspend classes on Election Day to give students time to vote

Politicians may not respect the importance of Election Day, but UCLA must. Earlier this year, the California legislature failed to approve Assemblymember Evan Low’s Assembly Bill 177, which would have established Election Day as a state holiday. Read more...

Photo: Voting is difficult enough without the added stresses of a pandemic. This year, more than ever, administrators should cancel classes on Election Day to give students the time to exercise their civic duty. (Anika Chakrabarti/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Opinion: It may be harder for women to have their voices heard in online classes

Microphone: disabled. Video: disabled. The typical college experience on Zoom might feel largely universal, but the role of gender in shaping that experience can’t be so easily turned off. Read more...

Photo: Gender discrimination is still very much alive in the virtual classroom. Without the nuances of in-person social interactions, women may be further marginalized by the difficulties and isolation of online learning. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Opinion: UCLA should implement new guidelines for in-person gatherings

The University of California may hope for the best from its students, but it should have prepared for the worst – or at least been realistic. Read more...

Photo: Social connection is a crucial component of college life – even during a pandemic. As a mostly virtual winter quarter quickly approaches, UCLA should provide the necessary guidelines and health supplies to ensure students can host safe, socially-distanced, in-person gatherings. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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