It seems the California state government’s way of empowering local governments is to allow corporations to be above city regulations. At least, that’s what Senate Bill 649 would do. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 9, 8:10 pm
Austin Pink: UCLA needs more STEM-related minors to prepare students for workforce
Last month, as UCLA graduates bid their farewells, the administration was already looking ahead, making frantic preparations for the incoming class of more than 6,000 freshmen. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 9, 8:10 pm
Submission: Accent reduction programs would validate discrimination
In response to the article suggesting that UCLA should offer accent reduction programs to combat accent discrimination, I express my concern that such a program would not invest in international students so much as invest in preserving prejudice in American society. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 9, 8:05 pm
Editorial: Los Angeles, not Paris, is the clear choice for 2024 Summer Olympics
In 1984, UCLA built a massive structure atop Drake Stadium to accommodate the Summer Olympics activities. Students and Westwood residents welcomed athletes from around the world, offering up the campus and neighborhood for the international event. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 2, 11:15 pm
Editorial: Health product vending machines would make resources more accessible
UCLA students can work out at the John Wooden Center or do homework at The Study at Hedrick virtually any time of the day. But when it comes to accessing health and hygiene-related products 24 hours a day, students are out of luck. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 2, 11:15 pm
Gael Adrien Mbama: Accent reduction training would help international students get jobs
The foreign accents that charm many Americans can also be a major barrier to getting hired after graduation. It is no secret that having a heavy accent can make it hard for candidates to find jobs in the U.S. Read more...
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Community, Opinion
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June 30, 12:04 pm
Submission: UCPD community services director’s legacy remembered, must continue
For the past 20 years, Dr. Nancy Greenstein has championed student issues. As director of police community services for UCPD’s division at UCLA, Dr. Greenstein has dedicated her career to supporting students’ activism and amplifying their voices. Read more...