This post was updated Feb. 28 at 6:38 p.m. As Black History Month comes to a close, I reflect on the fact that UCLA has many campus buildings and structures named after its Black student-athlete alumni. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 25, 2:27 pm
Opinion: Housing Safety student employees deserve investigation into workplace management
UCLA Housing Safety may protect students living on the Hill, but it doesn’t seem concerned about its student workers’ safety. Former employees of the organization expressed concerns with certain situations they were put in by Housing Safety staff and the way in which they responded to student workers’ concerns. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 25, 1:45 pm
Opinion: Students should take advantage of educational opportunities, combat anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism won’t vanish overnight. But education – and engagement – can pave the way for a better future. President Joe Biden’s commitment to advance racial equity and support underserved communities serves as a glimmer of hope that some much-needed changes will happen. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 24, 2:22 pm
Opinion: UCLA must encourage educational opportunities to promote religious tolerance
Religious discrimination is far more universal than we care to admit. Luckily, Bruins have access to an important resource to combat this – education. Living in the era of misinformation presents itself with many obstacles. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Community, Opinion
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February 24, 1:00 pm
Op-ed: India’s farmer protests reveal the urgency of climate justice action
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you may have heard about the massive farmer protests in India that were sparked by the passing of three agricultural laws this past September. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 23, 10:56 am
Opinion: UCLA can continue to combat intolerance by increasing LGBTQ studies funding
UCLA may represent a beacon of progressivism and inclusivity for LGBTQ students. But a closer look reveals holes in this perfect image. UCLA has sponsored groundbreaking LGBTQ research for more than 50 years, which is longer than most other universities in the United States. Read more...
Photo: UCLA needs to support its LGBTQ+ community by allocating more funds to educational programs that uplift LGBTQ+ voices. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Editorials, Opinion
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February 22, 2:41 pm
Editorial: True Bruin Values must be upheld in the face of Christian Secor’s hateful rhetoric
A UCLA student made national news this week for his involvement in the insurrection at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6. To many Bruins, Christian Secor’s involvement in the insurrection – and subsequent arrest by the FBI at his Costa Mesa home Tuesday – was no surprise. Read more...