Join Opinion columnists Arthur Wang and Aram Ghoogasian as they discuss the criteria used to determine college rankings. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 18, 9:57 pm
Travis Fife: Campus leaders must encourage student engagement in politics for 2016
In many respects, the 2012 presidential race was settled by voters less than 30 years old. Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Virginia were all swing states and all would have swung the other way if it weren’t for the youth vote. Read more...
Photo: Pasadena City College students gathered to watch a televised presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Republican nominee Mitt Romney in 2012. (Creative Commons photo by Neon Tommy via Flickr)
Editorials, Opinion
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September 18, 9:48 pm
Editorial: Standardizing meal swipe value would give students more flexibility
Not all swipes are created equal. One meal plan swipe can provide you with an all-you-can-eat buffet complete with an array of entrees, ice cream, various pastries and drinks. Read more...
Photo: Bruin Plate is the Hill’s most high-end dining hall, costing UCLA Dining Services an average $3.90 per plate. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Editorials, Opinion
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September 18, 9:47 pm
Editorial: UC must divest from fossil fuels to prove environmental consciousness
The University of California Board of Regents announced the sale of $200 million worth of its investments in coal and oil sands companies on Sept. 9, continuing the board’s trend of following environmental conscience only when backed by business acumen. Read more...
Photo: A digger extracts bitumen from the Athabasca oil sands in Alberta, Canada to convert into synthetic crude oil for energy. (Creative Commons photo by . Shell via Flickr)
Community, Opinion
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September 18, 9:46 pm
Submission: Arthur Wang’s generalizations of Chinese nationals promote prejudice
Overgeneralization threatens our campus. Misunderstanding and prejudice based on bold speculation from within the student body have been harming our campus climate for years. Allowing Arthur Wang’s words to be taken at face value without input from the other side only exacerbates such problems. Read more...
Photo: A variety of students walking outside Royce Hall. (Creative Commons photo by SnippyHolloW via Flickr)
Community, Opinion
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September 18, 9:45 pm
Submission: Reading fiction crucial for broadening social awareness
I often wonder how many college students read fiction if not for the purpose of writing a course paper. Many students would claim that the sheer amount of work from their classes and jobs do not leave them any time to read for “pleasure.” However, reading a great work of fiction is invaluable for reasons other than pleasure, especially for college students. Read more...
Photo: A collection of fiction from a book sale. (Creative Commons photo by Brittany Stevens via Flickr)
Community, Opinion
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September 16, 2:32 pm
Submission: UC should not adopt anti-Semitism definition that endangers open debate
This summer has seen a debate over whether the UC Board of Regents should adopt a controversial definition of anti-Semitism that categorizes certain speech critical of Israeli policies as anti-Semitic. Read more...