Police response to the recent protests about law enforcement officers’ interactions with black and brown men has been spectacularly disappointing. Disturbingly, police have been strategically attempting to silence the speech of those who are protesting the officers themselves and the criminal justice system they uphold. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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December 15, 2:46 am
Editorial: Police attempts to silence protesters perpetuate justice system issues
Opinion Columns
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December 11, 12:21 am
Chloe Lew: Greek community should work together to address sexual assault
In the three weeks since a Rolling Stone piece – now being questioned for its accuracy – described the horrific fraternity gang-rape of a female student at the University of Virginia, few have been safe from blame. Read more...
Photo: Annie Chan/Daily Bruin
Editorials, Opinion
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December 11, 12:14 am
Editorial: Taking autonomy away from UC does not prove state prioritizes education
In an attempt to convince California voters that the state is working in the interests of college students, a bipartisan pair of senators proposed a bill last week that would wrest control of the University of California away from the Board of Regents and give it to the state. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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December 8, 1:56 am
Submission: Democrats’ funding plan would hurt campus diversity
The California Senate Democrats’ new funding plan is not that at all. The proposed bill claims to increase state funding by $156 million for the 2015-2016 year. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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December 8, 1:43 am
Aram Ghoogasian: USAC activism task force needs proactive approach
The streets of Berkeley were filled with student protesters, tear gas and riot police Saturday night. On the same night, not a murmur was heard at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Protests at UCLA have not taken on the size or intensity of those at other campuses. (Tamaryn Kong/Daily Bruin)
Community, Opinion
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December 8, 1:41 am
Submission: Democrats’ funding plan would hurt campus diversity
The California Senate Democrats’ new funding plan is not that at all. The proposed bill claims to increase state funding by $156 million for the 2015-2016 year. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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December 8, 1:39 am
Editorial: Senate’s funding proposal places burden on UC students
State Senate Democrats say they “stand with California’s students and their families” with their new proposal for funding the University of California, a plan that they say will improve access and affordability for students. Read more...