Display misrepresents Christian faith It was hard to miss the man shouting for hours atop the steps to Kerckhoff Hall. As I passed by I heard him screaming things such as, “homosexuals are going to hell,” “sinful people are going to hell” and “if you don’t believe in Jesus Christ you’re going to hell.” It was disturbing to hear every sentence end with the phrase “you are going to hell.” As the crowd dispersed, I asked some onlookers what they thought and found their responses of indignation and disbelief to be quite similar to my own. Read more...
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May 22, 9:07 pm
Letters to the Editor
Opinion
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May 21, 9:01 pm
Colleges should redraw funding playbooks
While the current debacle over budget cuts has many students worried about the viability of a college education, "college" seems to be doing just fine. In fact, the national university brand is achieving unparalleled attention "“ in the athletic arena. Read more...
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May 21, 9:00 pm
Don’t wear apathy on your sleeve
Student group Mighty Mic commenced its highly publicized Genocide Awareness Week on Monday, with events planned to help educate the campus about the targeted mass killings of people around the world. Film screenings, speakers, dance performances and letter writing will occur all week leading up to the Human Rights Awareness Concert on May 29 that will raise money for victims of genocide. Read more...
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May 20, 9:04 pm
Degrees are for the deserving
If you asked students on campus what makes them proud to be Bruins, most of them would probably begin their list with some combination of these reasons: UCLA's ground-breaking research, amazing athletics and beautiful campus. Read more...
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May 20, 9:02 pm
“˜Genocide’ term may be detrimental
Raising awareness, that prized hobbyhorse of the student organization, is this week in full gallop. Read more...
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May 20, 9:01 pm
Editorial: Focus should move off gender gaps in schools
A recent report finds that gender-based achievement gaps in education are minimal, if they exist at all. Read more...
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May 20, 9:00 pm
Editorial: Veterans deserve all aid possible for GI Bill
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would raise taxes for the wealthy to increase funding for a new GI Bill. Read more...