This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:27 p.m. My family is from the smallest country in Central America, El Salvador. It is often referred to as “el pulgarcito,” or “the little thumb”. Read more...
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October 6, 9:23 pm
The Cornell case is a wake-up call for UCLA to reform sexual violence prevention
This post was updated Oct. 9 at 12:42 a.m. Danica Jauregui, a student member of Survivors + Allies at UCLA, expects to be met with laughter when she presents about consent to fraternities. Read more...
Photo: The Rape Treatment Center is pictured. Columnist Lilly Leonhardt argues that UCLA must take sexual violence more seriously. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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October 6, 11:40 am
UCLA’s digital humanities major must counter AI bias, shape technology responsibly
When I read Anna Gu’s recent piece on UCLA’s new digital humanities major, I was struck by something the curriculum must emphasize. This major is intended to prepare students to shape technology responsibly. Read more...
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October 5, 10:05 pm
Students are free to grieve beloved icons. We should let them
This post was updated Oct. 11 at 7:42 p.m. Can you mourn someone you never met? With the recent deaths of many notable public figures, including Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Gloria Steinem, Glen Hansard, Bob Mackie and others, discourse surrounding this question has increased online. Read more...
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October 2, 9:49 am
Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens California’s economy, film industry
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:58 p.m. A federal judge approved a settlement allowing Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: A photo illustration depicts the Paramount and Warner Bros. logos merging. Columnist Emilio Lois argues that this merger will hurt Los Angeles’ economy. (Photo by Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Haley Park/Illustration & Cartoons director)
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September 30, 5:32 pm
ICE is targeting international students. UCLA must support them
This post was updated Oct. 4 at 7:06 p.m. Summer internships. Continuing their degrees. Unlike their domestic peers, international students plan the school year around fluctuating federal immigration rules targeting their education. Read more...
Photo: The Tom Bradley International Hall is pictured. Columnist Amelia Zai argues that UCLA must take a proactive approach to supporting international students amid federal attacks on their education. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)
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September 29, 5:51 pm
The Trump administration’s proposed student visa changes are unnecessary, unfair
This post was updated Oct. 1 at 9:25 p.m. International students have been able to stay in the United States as long as it takes to finish their degree since 1979. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars is pictured. Columnist Tenley Hill argues that the duration of status policy for international students must be upheld and that attempts to revoke it are based on unfounded claims. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)