Monday, March 9

In My Words: Learning to define my Egyptian American identity beyond the label of ‘other’

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: Opinion columnist Angela Hana used to hide her identity as an Egyptian American. Amid a growing movement for racial justice, she has learned to embrace her culture – and hopes others can do the same. (Courtesy of Angela Hana)




Opinion: COVID-19 tracking tool will fail if UCLA doesn’t launch better publicity campaign

It’s month nine of the pandemic, and COVID-19 continues to spread like wildfire. Yet, we’re still learning how to trace it. UCLA announced early November that it will join the pilot edition of the CA Notify program, which uses Bluetooth technology to notify users if they come within six feet of someone who has tested positive for the virus. Read more...

Photo: California’s new COVID-19 tracking program presents the perfect opportunity for Bruins to help their communities stay safe. However, with little incentive to participate in the initiative and a lack of information from administrators, students may not jump at the chance. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)


Op-ed: UCLA must divest from systems of policing, adopt new model for safety and justice

An open letter to UCLA administration: Dec. 1 marked six months since LAPD, aided and abetted by UCLA, turned Jackie Robinson Stadium into a field jail to detain hundreds of protesters arrested for curfew violations during the George Floyd uprisings in Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Divest/Invest UCLA Faculty Collective are calling for accountability and responsibility on behalf of UCLA administration for the June detention of protestors at Jackie Robinson Stadium in efforts to promote racial justice and minimize institutional complicity. (Courtesy of Divest/Invest UCLA Faculty Collective)