They say it’s better the devil you know than the devil you don’t. But categorizing Chinese international students as the enemy shows that universities throughout America fail to understand either. Read more...
Photo: (Courtney Fourtier/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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February 10, 12:33 am
Editorial: UCLA unfairly leaves many students in the dark about Westboro Baptist Church picketing
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 10:55 a.m. UCLA will be the first to tout its support of the LGBTQ+ community on campus. But for students who don’t publicly identify as such, that support feels inaccessible to those who might need it the most. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 6, 10:52 pm
UCLA’s lack of funding for transfer center cheapens transfer students’ experiences
Most new Bruins spend their time upon getting accepted excited for the college experience at UCLA. But for new transfer students, this excitement often gives way to anxiety surrounding the fact that they only have two years to maximize their experience. Read more...
Photo: The Transfer Student Center at UCLA has been an exceptional resource for easing transfers into the fast-paced rigors of the quarter system. Inconsistent funding from the Student Fees Allocation Committee leaves its future uncertain, causing concern for the transfer community. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 6, 10:40 pm
Xenophobic attitudes unfair response to coronavirus outbreak
Headlines across the world have exposed the tragic horror of the spreading coronavirus in China. Unfortunately, rumors, misconceptions and xenophobia have emerged as a consequence. But as students and schools continue to ignore the line between valid concerns and xenophobic bias, Chinese students are being isolated from their rightful academic communities within the University of California. Read more...
Photo: The hysteria and misinformation surrounding the coronavirus has glorified the virus’ potential effect on the United States. At UCLA, attendance for Chinese 50: “Chinese Civilization” class was made nonmandatory for students, signaling an unfair spread of fear, hysteria and harmful rumors. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 5, 11:37 pm
Diversity courses are step in right direction but could be more major-inclusive
This post was updated Feb. 13 at 4:15 p.m. Pick up a UCLA brochure, and you’re bound to find words like “optimism,” “inclusion” and “diversity.” But when it comes to the classroom, UCLA has a chance at making diversity mean something beyond a slogan. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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February 5, 10:51 pm
Editorial: Berkeley’s apology for coronavirus post isn’t enough to address racism
Getting your vaccinations before the flu season is normal. Dressing warmly to avoid catching a cold is normal. But avoiding Asian people because you think they might have the coronavirus is not normal. Read more...