The last time I sat in a chair for two hours waiting for my name to be called was at my middle school graduation. But for UCLA students 35 years ago, that was a regular occasion when signing up for classes. Read more...
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Opinion
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September 21, 11:33 pm
Sandra Wenceslao: Music shows should employ help centers for audience mental safety
Most people expect a free-flowing environment and a couple hours reprieve at a concert. However, in the case of Darshika Kumar, a second-year psychobiology student, her experience was far from the easy-going reprieve she was expecting. Read more...
Photo: Concerts and music shows, such as Bruin Bash, need to not only provide for audience members’ physical needs but also their mental health needs through hot-lines and help centers. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Cartoons, Opinion
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September 21, 12:50 pm
Editorial Cartoon: Wrong opinion
Photo: Cornelius Robbins/Daily Bruin
Community, Opinion
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September 19, 2:48 pm
Letter to the Editor: Settled lawsuits show UCLA administration has not remained scandal-free
I read your August 21, 2016 editorial: “UCLA administration should learn from mistakes of other UC chancellors,” and thought you might appreciate a bit of feedback. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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September 16, 2:06 pm
Editorial: State must invest in short-term relief for homeless Angelenos
The state cannot continue to ignore the fact homelessness in Los Angeles has reached critical mass. Growing public attention to the issue has prompted city leaders to ramp up efforts to address the issue; but without immediate support, homeless Angelenos are unlikely to experience much-needed relief. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 16, 2:03 pm
Jasmine Aquino: Professors should incorporate common book themes in class curriculums
If you’ve been a new student at UCLA, you’ve been encouraged to read a “common book.” The UCLA common book aims to connect new incoming students – both freshmen and transfers – faster than you can judge a book by its cover. Read more...
Photo: Ta-Nehisi Coates is the author of “Between the World and Me,” which has been selected as this year’s common book. (Courtesy of Montesbradley via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 16, 2:01 pm
Lydiette De Jesus: Students should embrace everyday activism to reduce rape culture
Editor’s note: This column discusses the issues of sexual assault and rape. Students are beginning or returning to UCLA and besides their grades and social lives, they must be on the lookout for sexual assault. Read more...