Although I have never taken a public policy class, I have an understanding of California's democratic structure and current fiscal crisis "“ all thanks to the lecture "The People's Will: Reforming the Way We Govern California" I attended on Tuesday night. Read more...
Opinion
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April 28, 12:27 am
Students should take advantage of academic lectures to expand knowledge beyond their majors
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 26, 11:31 pm
USAC should encourage more independents
When the names of candidates for student government were announced last week, there was a refreshing surprise: There are four students running for president instead of the usual two candidates from Students First! Read more...
Opinion
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April 25, 11:38 pm
Programming-based commissions should be placed under USAC president’s office to keep Council elections “˜fair and open’
As you work through the ballots for this year's Undergraduate Students Association Council elections, pay close attention to the candidates running unopposed. Read more...
Opinion
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April 25, 11:33 pm
Union needs internal democracy
Triennial elections for the leadership of our union, UAW 2865 "“ the union that represents teaching assistants, readers, and tutors UC-wide "“ begin today. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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April 24, 11:04 pm
Westwood LIVE could use more life
The first Westwood LIVE, hailed as an event to showcase the Village's "rich creativity and diversity," came and went Thursday. Read more...
Opinion
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April 24, 11:02 pm
History of Armenian genocide should be taught despite government denial_
Long Story Short: Remembering the Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Students' Association commemorated the 1915 genocide with activities last week, including a silent march through campus. We're joined by Daily Bruin Opinion columnist Rohan Viswanathan, who argued in a recent column that the march was too political to be effective. Second-year English student Razmig Sarkissian, who is a member of the Armenian Students' Association, also joins the discussion to give his take. [6:37]
"Long Story Short: Remembering the Armenian Genocide"All throughout my elementary and middle school years, I was educated on the numerous genocides of the 20th century: the Holocaust, Rwanda, Darfur. Read more...
Opinion
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April 22, 1:31 am
UCLA should be more concerned with preserving First Amendment rights than maintaining public image
As an Opinion columnist, it might seem a little obvious for me to argue for the right to express opinions. Read more...