Dear Bruins: It’s been a rough year – and we are not alone in this. The challenges extend far beyond the walls of UCLA or even the United States. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 29, 7:45 pm
Editorial: UCLA Housing must be proactive in addressing COVID-19 amid rising cases
As COVID-19 transitions from a daily concern to an endemic backdrop in the lives of Bruins, there’s danger in complacency. For the 2023-2024 academic year, UCLA Housing has reduced the number of isolation dorms, causing concern among students regarding their safety. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 29, 6:55 pm
Opinion: Internet privacy matters more than Google’s glittering facade
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 4:14 p.m. I love Google. I love the sleek, minimalist and colorful aesthetics of its products and the convenience of a centralized, easily accessible cloud. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Illustrations director)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 26, 7:51 pm
Opinion: Cape Town, South Africa embraces vibrant community despite systemic injustices
“Welcome to the Mother City.” As I stepped onto African soil for the first time, I was met with this powerful greeting at the Cape Town International Airport. Read more...
Photo: A collage of Laila Wheeler is pictured at Hout Bay, Garden Route and Muizenburg Beach (left to right). (Courtesy of Laila Wheeler)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 24, 9:31 pm
Editorial: Sen. Laphonza Butler’s past work for UC Regents, labor orgs promises active term
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:55 p.m. Long before she arrived in the United States Senate, Laphonza Butler was making history. Butler, originally from Mississippi, began a lengthy and storied career as a labor organizer after graduating from Jackson State University in 2001. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 22, 8:03 pm
Opinion: Subject of racial representation remains divisive after affirmative action’s end
This post was updated April 25 at 8:02 p.m. In June, the United States Supreme Court eliminated the use of race-conscious admissions in colleges and universities across the country by a vote of 6-3. Read more...
Photo: Janss Steps is pictured. The recent overturning of affirmative action paints an uncertain picture of the future of admissions across the nation. (Daily Bruin file photo)