Just like the masses of people that will swell the John Wooden Center to capacity this month, it’s time to make a few New Year’s resolutions. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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January 4, 12:08 am
Editorial: New Year’s resolutions to keep UCLA, the UC and The Bruin accountable
Community, Opinion
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January 4, 12:07 am
Letter to the Editor: Past Daily Bruin news article relies on sensationalism
Dear Editorial Board and Mr. Tadimeti, I recently came across an article in the News section of the Daily Bruin by Keshav Tadimeti from Dec. 7 entitled “UCLA professors to be honored by AAAS for scientific research.” Despite the title, the author spent minimal amount of effort describing the research achievements of the two UCLA faculty members – professors Douglas Black and Patrick Harran – for which the American Association for the Advancement of Science actually gives its “Fellow” titles. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 4, 12:07 am
Chris Campbell: Equity measures should protect free speech, but promote mutual respect
Yet another free speech column? Please, try to contain your excitement. Apparently we didn’t get nearly enough self-aggrandizing punditry and opining on all sides of the political spectrum in 2015 when that famous question took college campuses nationwide by storm: Should speech be limited in the name of tolerance? Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/ Daily Bruin Senior Staff)
Community, Opinion
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December 26, 2:05 pm
Submission: Bigoted Facebook posts are most recent examples of anti-Semitism at UC
On Dec.16, 2015, Vice Chancellor Janina Montero released an email in reference to anti-Semitic Facebook posts shared by a member of our community. While I applaud Vice Chancellor Montero for condemning the hateful rhetoric, the email – without context or explanation – was inadequate. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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December 7, 3:26 pm
Submission: ACLJ letter in support of GSA founded on misconception of neutrality
Whoever asked the American Center for Law and Justice to weigh in on the Graduate Student Association funding scandal should have told them the whole story. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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December 7, 2:03 pm
Submission: Professors must work to understand, help students with mental illness
Dear My Best Friend’s Professor, I wanted to start off by letting you know that I think you are amazing. I don’t know the extent of what you do here at UCLA, but I do know that in order to have reached your esteemed position at this university, you have done incredible research and have played a huge part in shaping the minds of tomorrow. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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December 7, 1:43 pm
Submission: MSA engages in identity politics with San Bernardino solidarity rally
On Thursday the Muslim Student Association, or MSA, at UCLA held a “Solidarity Rally” in response to a horrific mass shooting on Wednesday that left 14 dead and at least 21 wounded in San Bernardino, California. Read more...