“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” This statement made by President Donald Trump on Truth Social is part of a broader pattern of provocative and controversial rhetoric. Read more...
Photo: A phone opened to a social media platform is pictured above. Tia Jolie Cooper argues students must resist the normalization of extreme rhetoric on the internet. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated May 18 at 10:41 a.m. Turning down an offer to grab lunch. Skipping classes. Working on a group project alone. Deciding not to go out on the weekend. Read more...
Photo: Perloff Hall is pictured. Columnist Bockman Cheung argues loneliness is more than an individual responsibility; it is something all students must work to combat. (Gabby Yang/Daily Bruin)
Nico Iamaleava’s college football career lasted less than two seasons before it became a case study in the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. His exit from Tennessee and quarterback Joey Aguilar’s departure from UCLA looked more like an NFL trade than a college recruiting decision. Read more...
Photo: Pauley Pavilion is pictured above. Columnist Tenley Hill argues unregulated name, image and likeness deals create a college sports culture centered around money. (Daily Bruin file photo)
One of my biggest fears is coming across as cringey. I’ll do all that I can to avoid embarrassment. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on why I even care. Read more...
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This post was updated May 21 at 7:07 p.m. Endless black boxes with faceless names fill the screen. There are no voices, just words in a chat box. Read more...
Photo: A laptop with Zoom open is pictured. Sara Green argues students must prioritize meeting in-person rather than online. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated May 17 at 8:47 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council recently reignited the fiery debate over free speech and antisemitism on college campuses. Read more...
Photo: Kerckhoff Hall is pictured. Opinion columnist Emilio Lois argues that USAC should not critique student organizations for using their freedom of expression. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
