Safety should be an uncompromisable priority for any organization. UCLA, however, has made it an optional one. Last year, UCLA created a campus safety task force after an on-campus murder-suicide in June exposed a lack of preparedness in both safety procedures and building security. Read more...
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March 19, 9:01 pm
Editorial: Engagement in student government is critical for graduate student body
Two weeks ago, the Los Angeles city elections flaunted the year’s most dismal instance of voter apathy. And then the UCLA graduate student government election process began. Read more...
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March 14, 8:23 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s proposed housing projects should accommodate all students
A bit of claustrophobia is not a unique experience in on-campus housing. With UC-mandated enrollment increases, UCLA is going to have to start spreading students out instead of cramming them in. Read more...
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March 12, 9:03 pm
Editorial: Proposed UC nonresident enrollment cap requires state legislature input
Over the past few years, the California state Legislature has readily criticized and attempted to micromanage the University of California. But in the wake of the UC’s proposed nonresident enrollment cap, the state has gone silent – and at the worst possible time. Read more...
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March 8, 10:02 pm
Editorial: Westwood’s lackluster businesses fail to address local needs
Since the 1980s, Westwood Village has been known for its vacancies and lackluster businesses. That fact doesn’t look to be changing anytime soon, and property owners on Glendon Avenue are a big part of the problem. Read more...
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March 5, 6:51 pm
Editorial: UC must be more transparent with sexual misconduct records
Instead of letting sexual harassment investigation reports grow dusty in filing cabinets, the University of California should regularly publish information about violations to inform the community of their scale and severity. Read more...
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March 1, 9:42 pm
Daily Bruin Editorial Board city election endorsements
Ahead of the March 7 municipal elections, the Daily Bruin’s editorial board has endorsed candidates for city government and measures on the ballot. Here are our picks: City officials Mayor: Eric Garcetti Council member for City District 5: Jesse Creed City ballot measures Measure S: A proposal to impose a two-year moratorium on development projects that require zoning changes – No Measure H: A measure implementing a 0.25 percent countywide sales tax to help provide services to homeless people – Yes Measure M: Provides the city with the power to regulate and tax medical and recreational marijuana sales – Yes Measure N: Industry-backed measure authorizing city to create a permitting program that prioritizes permits for existing medical marijuana dispensaries – No Measure P: Ballot measure extending the maximum period for harbor department leases from 50 to 66 years – Yes Read more...