Last Wednesday, Students for Justice in Palestine screened the documentary “The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel’s Public Relations War in the U.S.” Ironically, this documentary which chronicles how false accusations of anti-Semitism are used to delegitimize criticism of Israel, has been falsely accused of anti-Semitism. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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December 4, 7:54 pm
Submission: SJP film screening does not reflect anti-Semitism
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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December 4, 7:54 pm
Abhishek Shetty: Housing should eliminate stay-over fee and extend move-out deadline
Late Friday night, UCLA Housing employees will go door to door on the Hill to make sure that anyone who hasn’t paid the stay-over fee has left. Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Podcasts
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December 2, 1:36 pm
No Offense, But: Research and TV
No Offense is back this week once more! Things get “heated” as Chris, Keshav and Abhishek debate the impact of academic research on environmental activism and policy. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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December 1, 3:04 pm
Submission: SJP-hosted film screening endorses attempt to normalize anti-Semitism
Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA hosted its widely advertised screening of “The Occupation of the American Mind” on Wednesday, followed by a discussion with executive producer Sut Jhally and an appearance by famed Pink Floyd musician Roger Waters. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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December 1, 12:27 am
No Offense But: College Applications and Black Friday
It’s getting colder out, the leaves are changing and pumpkin spice is all the rage. Yes, it’s that time of year again: college application season! This week Chris, Keshav and Abhishek dive deep into the college application process and the merits of the famous – or infamous – personal statement. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 30, 10:08 pm
Jonathan Friedland: City councils should allow Westwood to achieve potential as college town
Think of a typical college town: bars and dispensaries galore, miles of bike lanes and stores that appeal to students. Now think of Westwood: two bars, virtually no bike lanes and full of niche stores like Sur La Table and Paper Source with almost no use for students. Read more...
Photo: (Gwen Hollingsworth/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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November 30, 10:05 pm
Editorial: USAC reform fails to address council’s underlying diversity issues
Donald Trump’s election took many of us by surprise, and while students are understandably shocked, some Undergraduate Students Association Council members are taking it a little too far. Read more...