In my first quarter here at UCLA, I have quickly come to realize that elite college campuses, including our own, are hotspots for the development of identity politics. Read more...
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January 19, 11:02 pm
Submission: Left must move past identity politics, reach across aisle
Community, Opinion
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January 12, 10:42 pm
Submission: Piterberg’s return exposes dangerous tolerance in administration
On the first day of winter quarter, professor Gabriel Piterberg’s two history classes were canceled due to student protests against the professor. Protesters were present inside the classroom, silent and bearing signs, during Wednesday’s classes as well. Read more...
Photo: Members of Bruins Against Sexual Harassment and the Bruin Consent Coalition protested outside Gabriel Piterberg’s class Monday morning. Piterberg has been accused of sexual harassment by two of his former students. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
Community, Opinion
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January 12, 10:40 pm
Letter to the Editor: UCLA basketball fans should respect opposing teams
I graduated from UCLA many decades ago and have been proud of my UCLA degree ever since. I have followed Bruin basketball all of that time – there have been many glorious years. Read more...
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January 10, 10:42 pm
Submission: Student involvement, prepared candidates key to fulfill USAC’s potential
It is common knowledge that students are apathetic toward the UCLA student government. With lackluster and rarely completed platforms, rampant groupthink and disregard for campaign decency, most of us feel even thinking about becoming involved in our Undergraduate Students Association Council a waste of time. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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January 9, 8:52 pm
Submission: New USAC campaign aims to strengthen student connection to government
Exactly two months ago, the campus lay the quietest I’ve seen it in my time as a student: no rallies in Bruin Plaza, no flyering on Bruin Walk, no cultural events or fundraisers. Read more...
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December 13, 1:24 pm
Letter to the Editor: Presidential election will not change UCLA health services, benefits
Dear UCLA students, The recent U.S. presidential election has raised questions among some of our students regarding their University of California Student Health Insurance Program and student health services eligibility and benefits. Read more...
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December 4, 7:56 pm
Submission: Students should be more open with each other about academic pressures
“I don’t understand any of this,” I finally confided to the person sitting next to me in my Monday morning chemistry lecture. I was tired. Tired of pretending not to be completely lost in lecture and hoping I wasn’t alone. Read more...