Community, Opinion
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October 11, 6:21 pm
Op-ed: UCLA community must denounce human rights violations of Azerbaijan, Turkey
“1915 Never Again, 1915 Never Again” echoes through the streets of Los Angeles every April 24. Every year, thousands of individuals from the Armenian Diaspora march to protest for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, a crime committed by the Ottoman Empire that Turkey actively denies to this day. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 10, 2:30 pm
Opinion: Student civic engagement is crucial year-round, not just as election nears
Civic participation is critical for sustained change, especially in a year of immense upheaval. The anticipation for the upcoming election is steadily building — Nov. 3 is less than a month away and California voters are receiving their mail-in ballots. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo) Voting is a necessary part of civic responsibility, but students should actively search for other ways to get involved and make a difference in their communities.
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 9, 5:05 pm
Beyond Bruin Walk: UC Board of Regents needs reform to ensure better representation
Bruins are faced with everyday issues that extend past the immediate confines of their Westwood campus. Daily Bruin Opinion provides the latest commentary on California state and nationwide issues that go far “Beyond Bruin Walk.” The University of California’s governing board is embroiled in yet another controversy. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Community, Opinion
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October 9, 1:48 pm
Op-ed: International graduate students need extended nonresident supplemental tuition waiver
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the lives of students, faculty and workers at UCLA in many ways. International graduate students, who make up more than a quarter of the entire graduate student body, are no exception. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 8, 6:01 pm
Opinion: Pandemic has exacerbated the need for government funding to keep the UC afloat
College certainly isn’t what it used to be. And not just because while students struggle to stay awake for their online classes, their universities are struggling to stay afloat. Read more...
Photo: For too long, students have dealt with a University that prioritizes profit over students and must do so in order to stay afloat. The state and federal governments must step up and provide more funding in order to allow the UC to fulfill its goal of providing a public, affordable education for all Californians. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 7, 7:44 pm
Opinion: California must consider making Election Day a state holiday to increase turnout
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 7:31 p.m. Voting has never been easy – and this year’s election appears to come with more challenges than ever. Read more...
Photo: California should make Election Day a state holiday to increase accessibility to voting. As one of the largest states to do so, it could place pressure on the federal government to follow suit. (Daily Bruin file photo)