They say knowledge is power. But for almost 59,000 University of California graduate students, knowledge has barely landed them above the poverty line. On Feb. 12, graduate students at UC Santa Cruz took to the streets in a protest, which resulted in 17 arrests after protesters refused police orders to vacate the streets. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 18, 11:36 pm
Failure of Senate Bill 50 represents a step backward for affordable housing
Three steps forward and two steps back still feels like forward movement. But when those two steps back leave thousands without permanent housing, problems quickly arise. Read more...
Photo: Senate Bill 50’s failure to pass through state legislature means further detrimental setbacks in the timeline for alleviating the severe ongoing homelessness issue in Los Angeles. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 18, 11:32 pm
Increase in transfer applicants indicative of larger UC affordability issues
There is strength in numbers. But unfortunately for the University of California system, those numbers are dwindling. UCLA has seen a decline in freshman applicants since 2018, despite receiving the most applications out of any other university nationwide. Read more...
Photo: Though the University of California has seen an increase in transfer applications in recent years, the concurrent decrease in freshman applications forecasts worry for future years. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 17, 10:52 pm
Clery Warning implementation creates stress, concern among students
For Bruins with such little time to focus on their heavy schedules, the “ignorance is bliss” mantra seems to work. Until they receive a barrage of worrying emails that don’t seem to concern their midterm grades. Read more...
Photo: Clery Warnings sent to students tend to inspire more confusion and concern than they do information and safety. UCPD must make sure future warnings are thoroughly informative. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 13, 10:58 pm
Water contamination one of many safety concerns requiring better flow of info
If there was something in the water, people would want to know about it. But even if there isn’t, it’s still worth keeping the public in the loop. Read more...
Photo: With “forever chemicals” being reported in Southern California’s water supply this year, it’s pertinent that UCLA keep its community members informed that their water supply is harmless. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 12, 11:13 pm
News reporters must continue to maintain journalistic ethics in digital age
It’s normal for people to question what they hear. But when people have to doubt organizations whose sole purpose is relaying the facts, there is bound to be turmoil. Read more...
Photo: (Jae Su/Daily Bruin)