Sunday, March 8

Opinion: UCLA language program cuts undermine commitment to diversity

This post was updated March 3 at 6:42 p.m. Studying a new language is more than memorizing words. It allows learners to hear new perspectives, sheds light on international issues and offers community to heritage speakers. Read more...

Photo: Students in class are pictured above. Columnist Alessandra Kahn argues that by cutting language programs, UCLA damages community and learning. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Opinion: Reading between lines: Students should be taught value of literacy

This post was updated March 3 at 4:06 p.m. Literacy is defined as the ability to read and write. Researchers drown the public with copious amounts of harrowing studies, citing that younger generations can no longer read or write. Read more...

Photo: The Grace M. Hunt Memorial English Reading Room is pictured. Reading allows students to build empathy and better understand the world around them, writes columnist Gabrielle Do. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)




Opinion: To create champions, UCLA must be a champion for varsity women’s flag football

Olympic torches will soon illuminate Los Angeles, and flag football will make its debut on the world stage. Yet, here at UCLA, the opportunity to play football at the varsity level remains exclusive to men, leaving women without a pathway to participate in one of the country’s fastest-growing sports. Read more...

Photo: A field is pictured. Opinion columnist Tenley Hill argues UCLA must create a women’s flag football team to ensure equal opportunities for all Bruins. (Daily Bruin file photo)