This post was updated Oct. 6 at 9:42 p.m. “I am a Jew, but I do not identify as a Zionist.” This sentence is something I’ve said many times, and it is met with reactions that range from confusion to dismay. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 3, 9:48 pm
‘She Goes by They/Them’: Nonbinary students face invisible burdens with the return to in-person classes
“’She Goes by They/Them’” is a biweekly series by Payton Kammerer, a nonbinary assistant Opinion editor. In these columns, they will be exploring a variety of queer issues, from those specific to campus life to those concerning broad public discourse. Read more...
Photo: (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 1, 1:19 pm
Editorial: CAPS should expand its support for Bruins seeking specialized mental care
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 8:50 p.m. Editor’s note: Editorials are intended to serve as the jumping-off point, not the conclusion, to discussion. As part of the Daily Bruin’s commitment to its readers, the board hopes to present a responsible and clear analysis of relevant events and news items affecting the lives of those we serve, but our editorials are not representative of the Daily Bruin’s views on issues as a whole. Read more...
Photo: UCLA is a community of more than 40,000 students who come from all walks of life. It’s only fair that CAPS provides services that can accommodate their varying experiences and needs. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 29, 9:13 pm
Opinion: UCLA must provide more guidance, resources for premedical students
Becoming a physician isn’t easy. But beginning the process doesn’t have to be so hard. Committing to the premedical path can be an overwhelming process for undergraduates – one that isn’t made any easier by UCLA’s lack of a pre-med, pre-health advising office. Read more...
Photo: UCLA must do more to ensure that pre-med students receive clinical experience, which can be achieved through the creation of a pre-med advising office. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 29, 3:06 pm
Opinion: Student organizations should offer compensation, academic credit
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:05 p.m. Extracurriculars are the crux of a student’s resume. But finding opportunities that support your interests and have fair compensation is no easy task. Read more...
Photo: Unpaid work exacerbates financial inequity between Bruins yet still runs rampant on campus. It doesn’t have to be that way. (Lauren Kim/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 26, 10:13 pm
Opinion: Westwood residents should be provided equitable rent support from California
It’s impossible to deny the long-lasting effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on housing insecurity. And Bruins certainly aren’t in the clear. Residents of Westwood, as well as the greater Los Angeles area, were restricted from applying for California’s COVID-19 Rent Relief program from April until September. Read more...
Photo: (Dani Nalangan/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 22, 10:07 pm
Beyond Bruin Walk: California must do more to support employee unions, labor-friendly laws
This post was updated Sept. 27 at 5:45 p.m. A union for student researchers. Workers terminated by UCLA for participating in union activities. The nullification of a proposition that allows ride-hail drivers to avoid classifying their workers as employees. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/PRIME art director)