No one said change comes easy. But at UCLA, change comes painstakingly slow – to the unfortunate detriment of its students. The past few months have borne witness to the protests and reforms of a growing racial justice movement, all amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
Photo: UCLA must support students of color by funding on-campus initiatives and resources. Performative acts of showmanship are not enough to address institutional failings. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The COVID-19 pandemic and national demonstrations against the deaths of Black Americans have shed light on the brutal manifestations of systemic racism. Across humanity’s collective history, stories have elevated marginalized voices and breathed life into once broken structures. Read more...
Photo: Daily Bruin senior staffer Samuel In describes his journey of learning to understand his father’s isolation as a Korean immigrant through asking questions and being receptive to answers – something all Americans must do to form a more accepting future. (Courtesy of Samuel In)
The COVID-19 pandemic caught the nation off guard, causing recent graduates to adjust their job-hunting tactics and exposing the weaknesses of the presidential administration. Following the mid-March announcement that UCLA would be transitioning to an online format for the remainder of the school year, many students, particularly seniors about to enter the workforce, were left feeling disillusioned and out of place – much like the rest of the country. Read more...
Photo: UCLA must publicize and expand its existing career services to assist students as they navigate an uncertain job market. (Daily Bruin file photo)
An upcoming presidential election may not be the first thing on voters’ minds amid the turmoil of a global pandemic. But it should be. The sudden shift of public agenda due to the COVID-19 pandemic has, in turn, changed what we can expect from the 2020 presidential election. Read more...
Photo: Voter turnout has been historically low among youth. Coupled with a global pandemic that has turned in-person voting into a prominent health risk, the youth vote may suffer a sharp hit in the upcoming general elections. Student organizations must combat this by providing virtual programming to educate students on important social problems and encourage them to vote. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable ways. At UCLA, our community has been remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and the perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...
Photo: (Photo collage by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
On the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, you will find many tabs under “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).” These include symptoms, testing, ways to prevent getting sick and more to help Americans care for their physical health. Read more...
Photo: (Alice Zhang/Daily Bruin)
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and the perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Sophia Kloster details her struggles with living through the COVID-19 pandemic as a Type 1 diabetic. (courtesy of Sophia Kloster)
