Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball. But earlier this week, the UCLA baseball stadium named in his memory became a Los Angeles Police Department detention center for protesters participating in the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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June 1, 7:52 pm
Editorial Board Q&A with Afrikan Student Union talks protesting, allyship at UCLA
The Daily Bruin Editorial Board supports Black Lives Matter and should have said so sooner amid the national turmoil in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 1, 7:03 pm
An effective ally must keep their ears open, remember to be silent is to condone
It is a privilege to be able to turn off the news and continue with normal life. The videos depicting instances of police brutality from this past week are disturbing, horrifying and ugly. Read more...
Photo: Being an ally means more than just posting on social media – it means actively trying to elevate black voices and using privilege to improve the lives of others. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 29, 4:04 pm
Students should be able to apply to take classes on a pass/no pass basis
The UCLA Academic Senate’s decision to allow students to take more than one class on a pass/no pass grading basis certainly eased some of the stress during the transition to online learning. Read more...
Photo: The inconsistent application of pass/no pass grading is a disservice to students, but it can be fixed by a petition system that takes into account the difficult circumstances students are currently facing. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 28, 5:35 pm
UC must be mindful to not perpetuate inequity with replacement admissions exam
As spring cleaning comes to a close, the University of California has done its fair share by throwing out one of its longstanding admissions requirements – standardized testing. Read more...
Photo: In light of the University of California’s decision to drop standardized testing requirements from the admissions process, the UC must ensure its new test does not perpetuate existing financial and educational disparities between students. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Community, Opinion
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May 27, 5:26 pm
Letter to the editor: Implications of COVID-19 contact tracing must be considered carefully
This post was updated May 27 at 6:23 p.m. This year has presented to our communities a rude disruption to the many conventions we as participants in society have become accustomed to. Read more...