Saturday, February 21



Mamdani’s success lays groundwork for LA political growth, participation

Zohran Mamdani has dominated recent conversations about the future of the Democratic party. His political rise last year was fueled by a popular affordability-based campaign, a primary opponent who was unpopular with most voters and a flair for social media that captured the attention of the nation. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles City Hall is pictured. LA voters should embrace younger candidates who can engage with popular culture, writes Choppin. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Opinion: Politically unengaged UCLA students must confront cognitive dissonance

When was the last time you procrastinated? Are you doing it right now? For many college students, procrastination is one of the most common examples of cognitive dissonance: a psychological phenomenon that occurs when two beliefs, opinions or behaviors are contradictory, causing discomfort. Read more...

Photo: Students gathered at a protest against ICE are pictured. Columnist Brooke Osias argues we must not look away from politics, even when it make us uncomfortable. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin)