Thursday, September 24

Billionaires won’t be the ones most affected by Prop 40’s tax. Californians will

The race defining California’s 2026 statewide election is Proposition 40, also known as the “Billionaire Tax.” The proposed tax will levy a one-time, 5% tax on the accumulated wealth of any billionaire living in California, with the money earmarked for healthcare and education. Read more...

Photo: Students pass out flyers on Bruin Walk. Columnist Emilio Lois argues that Proposition 40, also known as the “Billionaire Tax,” will damage California’s economy, even though many Californians are in favor of it. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UC’s California enrollment push neglects out-of-state students, risks diversity

As an eager freshman, I entered UCLA with hope for the endless possibilities of people I would meet and the chance encounters with students from all over the world. Read more...

Photo: Students walk at UCLA. Columnist Ivy Kim writes that the growing number of California residents filling spots at University of California schools may limit geographic diversity. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)


New Housing & Hospitality associate vice chancellor must prioritize accountability

There are some big shoes to fill at UCLA Housing & Hospitality. Pete Angelis, the former associate vice chancellor of the department, retired in June. Under his management, UCLA implemented a four-year housing guarantee, expanded its housing capacity almost threefold and opened Epicuria at Ackerman. Read more...

Photo: Murphy Hall is pictured. Columnist Ruby Galbraith writes that new associate vice chancellor of UCLA Housing and Hospitality Sarah Dundish must focus on transparency and accountability within her department. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Opinion: Podcaster Scott Galloway, the newest UC regent, will make the changes the UC needs

This post was updated Sept. 23 at 9:02 p.m. California’s university system is in trouble. It needs talented minds like Scott Galloway’s to fix it. California Gov. Read more...

Photo: A UC Regents meeting is pictured. Columnist Brett Larsen argues that new UC Regents appointee Scott Galloway is the correct person to change the UC system for the better. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff)