Editor’s note: This post was updated on April 22, 2025, at 5:48 p.m. to provide retroactive anonymity to the author due to safety concerns.  Dialogue is futile without equality Students for Justice in Palestine endorses any attempt to open dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis (“Alum proposes Israeli-Palestinian union,” News, Feb. Read more...

People have started questioning the “wisdom” in having students complete AlcoholEdu, an online education and prevention program intended to reduce the harmful effects of drinking alcohol (“UCLA tries out alcohol awareness course,” Feb. Read more...

Much can be said about the incompetence of the current U.S. government, but it’s hard to argue that they don’t seem to have the well-being and security of the American people in mind. Read more...

I didn’t fully understand until recently exactly how emotionally and physically challenging the actual procedure of an abortion could be. I’ve been fortunate enough to never have had one, but one of my best friends, Leigh Atkins, did and she honored me by telling me her story. Read more...

How worthwhile do you think student-led seminars are? Would you take one? Jared Coelho Fourth-year, sociology “I’m not opposed to having someone teach me who is an undergrad if they’ve demonstrated a special ability in their field.” Diana Campos Second-year, ecology, behavior and evolution “I would take one because I think that it’d be beneficial in ways beyond just the academic sphere. Read more...

For peace, Hamas must stop rhetoric Bruins for Israel endorses Josef Avesar’s efforts to promote dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians (“Alum proposes Israeli-Palestinian union,” Feb. 27). Read more...

As director of global labor relations at the Coca-Cola Company, I share student interest in advancing human rights, labor rights and environmental responsibility around the world. Read more...