This post was updated Nov. 1 at 8:05 p.m. I don’t normally let out a genuine giggle when watching political advertisements. That changed with Nithya Raman. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders / Daily Bruin staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 28, 10:20 pm
Californians should vote ‘no’ on Prop 39’s restrictive voter ID laws
This post was updated Nov. 1 at 7:53 p.m. Proposition 39 could invalidate thousands of ballots. Vote “no” this midterm election to protect yours. The proposition supposedly intends to address fears of voter fraud by adding voter identification laws for in-person and mail-in voting. Read more...
Photo: A voting center is pictured. Columnist Nick Levie argues that students must vote against Proposition 39 this midterm election due to its adverse impact on underrepresented voting groups. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 28, 9:06 pm
Halloween culture must stop normalizing violence against women
This post was updated Oct. 30 at 11:32 a.m. A trip to your local pizza restaurant doesn’t typically include seeing a female mannequin covered in blood and in a body bag. Read more...
Photo: Halloween decorations on a lawn are pictured. Opinion editor Sara Green argues students should disengage from Halloween content that normalizes violence against women. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 27, 4:32 pm
UCLA must stand up for ethnic studies amid Trump administration’s anti-DEI push
This post was updated Oct. 30 at 12:42 p.m. The Trump administration is attacking higher education – and UCLA is no exception. Since the beginning of his second term, the Trump administration has threatened to revoke funding from universities with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and has specifically condemned UCLA’s equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read more...
Photo: Murphy Hall is pictured. Columnist Lily Rubalcava argues that UCLA should be a vocal advocate for ethnic studies amid federal attacks on EDI. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 27, 3:35 pm
LA can’t sweep homelessness under the rug this Olympics
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:14 p.m. As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics draw near and Angelenos prepare to host the world in our backyard, it’s growing harder for locals to ignore the glaring juxtaposition of homelessness amid the glitz and glamour of our city. Read more...
Photo: Pauley Pavilion is pictured. Columnist Janice Lee writes that amid Olympics preparations, Los Angeles must assist people experiencing homelessness, not displace them for the summer. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 26, 1:38 pm
The UC set rules for student expression. UCLA should let students weigh in.
Among the most sacred hallmarks of our public education is the protection of free speech. But the UC has limited just that since its 2024 implementation of Time, Place and Manner policies. Read more...