UCLA’s Powell Library and Charles E. Young Research Library turn 89 and 54 respectively this year. If only the jobs of the librarians working in those buildings had that kind of permanence. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 29, 11:23 pm
Selby Kia: Emphasis on creativity in STEM would boost student interest
We’ve all heard the stereotype: South Campus students are formulaic, mechanical and unappreciative of creativity. And North Campus students? Well, they’re apparently the opposite, but might have a harder time finding employment when they graduate. Read more...
Photo: (Angela Song/Daily Bruin)
Community, Opinion
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July 29, 11:18 pm
Submission: UCLA Library’s reliance on temporary workers is inefficient, unethical
I was hired by an affiliated unit of UCLA Library in 2011 on a three-year temporary contract. I was glad to be working full time after earning my master’s degree in library and information science in 2009 from UCLA. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 22, 11:13 pm
Keshav Tadimeti: Kevin de León’s endorsement reflects disparity in state demographic, lawmakers
California Democrats’ political dance routine consists of just one move: shuffle to the left. That’s the narrative we’ve all been made to believe. And it’s accurate for the most part. Read more...
Photo: State Senator Kevin de León’s endorsement for U.S. Senate isn’t a sign of hyperliberalism. It’s a sign of his relevance and rapport with younger voters. (Courtesy of Quinn Dombrowski)
Editorials, Opinion
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July 22, 11:11 pm
Editorial: Higher transfer admissions would benefit both UC, low-income students
The University of California has long been stuck between a rock and a hard place. It finally seems to have found a way to transfer out of that position, though. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 15, 10:26 pm
Editorial: BruinXperience app represents lazy, ineffective attempt to connect with students
UCLA’s approach to assessing campus climate seems to consist of little more than Venn diagrams and an iPhone X. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’s research and development branch, BruinX, recently finished beta testing a mobile app aimed at better gauging campus climate. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 15, 10:25 pm
Chris Busco: UCLA should vet landlords, provide resources for off-campus housing searches
UCLA, like any college, is a stressful place. Final exams, internship applications and club commitments ensure students are rigid with tension as their minds and bodies are put to the test. Read more...
Photo: (Courtney Fortier/Daily Bruin)