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...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 27, 3:34 pm
UC must work with Anthem to continue telehealth coverage after pandemic ends
Most students are ready to give up Zoom university for their brick-and-mortar campus, and online graduation ceremonies for a diploma hand-off. Online health services, however, are one thing students can’t afford to give up. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 26, 6:51 pm
With DACA threatened, UCLA’s undocumented student population deserves better
Many factors pose barriers between college students and their education – social life, financial status and health issues, just to name a few. But for the 600 to 700 undocumented students at UCLA, there is another worry they must add to this list – their futures in the United States. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin)