It would ideally go without saying: UCLA should not harm the financial stability of its health care workers during the worst pandemic in a century. Today, though, the editorial board writes in response to just that. Read more...
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March 4, 12:02 pm
Editorial: USAC fund for undocumented students is just 1st step toward accessibility
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is well known for having a large amount of funds. However, for once, USAC is considering using those funds to support undocumented students who have lost work authorization in the UCLA community. Read more...
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February 22, 2:41 pm
Editorial: True Bruin Values must be upheld in the face of Christian Secor’s hateful rhetoric
A UCLA student made national news this week for his involvement in the insurrection at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6. To many Bruins, Christian Secor’s involvement in the insurrection – and subsequent arrest by the FBI at his Costa Mesa home Tuesday – was no surprise. Read more...
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February 18, 5:15 pm
Editorial: Environmental sustainability efforts should be supported, acknowledged
During times like these, it can be hard to keep up with looming existential crises. Still, the threats don’t stop being existential. Just a few months ago, wildfires left behind trails of destruction all throughout California. Read more...
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February 15, 5:40 pm
Editorial: More accessible USAC election offers opportunity for more students to run, vote
Talk is cheap. And there’s nothing new about students complaining about the Undergraduate Students Association Council. While it isn’t often that students have the chance to take action on their criticisms, the upcoming spring USAC election offers just that. Read more...
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February 9, 3:36 pm
Editorial: Burmese students will need continued support in light of Myanmar crisis
Overnight, democracy was toppled. On Feb. 1, democratically elected members of Myanmar’s ruling party were deposed by the country’s military, which seized control of the nation and declared a yearlong state of emergency. Read more...
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February 4, 2:16 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s self-praise for applicant demographics obscures focus on admissions
This post was updated Feb. 11 at 5:43 p.m. to reflect clarified statistics about racial demographics at UCLA during 2018 and 2020. They’ll never let you hear the end of it. Read more...