Earlier this year, UCLA students asked student government members not to take lobbying trips hosted by bigoted and discriminatory groups. In a strange intervention into campus politics, this summer Los Angeles City Council member Bob Blumenfield proposed a resolution denouncing this pledge. At a time when we are flooded with other problems, it is curious that Blumenfield has asked the City Council to spend its energy meddling in what appears to be a settled issue. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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September 10, 1:48 pm
Submission: Lobbyists, politicians must not meddle in campus debates
Community, Opinion
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September 8, 6:20 am
Submission: UC cannot legally give undocumented students state benefits
On Aug. 26, Judicial Watch took a step in defense of taxpayer rights by filing a lawsuit against the University of California Board of Regents. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of former California Senate candidate Earl De Vries, alleges that the UC Board of Regents is currently violating federal law by granting in-state tuition and state-funded public benefits to undocumented immigrants. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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September 8, 6:16 am
Submission: Undocumented students deserve equal access to higher education
We, Improving Dreams, Equality, Access and Success (IDEAS) at UCLA are a collective of undocumented students and allies who represent and advocate for the interests and rights of undocumented students here on campus and throughout the nation. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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August 18, 4:47 am
Letter to the Editor: Jewish Student Union denounces anti-Semitic fliers
Editor‘s Note: The following letter appeared first on the Jewish Student Union’s Facebook page. It has been edited for Daily Bruin style and re-printed below. On Aug. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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August 11, 1:40 am
Submission: UC task force needs more student input to address sexual assault
Sexual violence on college campuses is a silent, stigmatized epidemic, and no campus is exempt. Even universities absent from the Department of Education’s list of colleges currently under investigation for violating federal laws meant to protect survivors of sexual assault – Title IX and the Clery Act – desperately need to improve their policies, prevention and response in order to adequately support their students. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 28, 2:05 am
Submission: Stop pushing political correctness, focus instead on real issues
Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul stated, “The original intent to stop outright racist, sexist or homophobic language does nothing to change people’s attitudes and language.” He was referring to society’s constant attempts to call out offensive language and push political correctness. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 28, 12:00 am
Submission: Parenting-student success involves seeking resources, cohort
As a single mother and full-time UCLA student, I find balancing parental responsibilities and academics to be a rewarding but challenging experience. Years ago, I decided to continue my education to provide a stable environment for my 16-year-old son, Miguel, and my 11-year-old daughter, Aurora. Read more...