UCLA has sustained interest in reducing waste over the years, but it might have lost its interest in innovation. While the 45 tons of food waste and biodegradable packaging its dining halls produce every month are all composted, UCLA has had trouble thinking outside the box. Read more...
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May 26, 1:10 am
Editorial: UCLA’s composting is wasted opportunity for biofuel production
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May 23, 12:00 am
Editorial: Publishing petitioners’ names serves no purpose, leads to safety concerns
A petition calling for the Social Justice Referendum’s disqualification was declared null last week after signatories decided to withdraw their names from the submission. While not the case for all who withdrew, many former signatories said they felt uncomfortable after learning their names were circulated among supporters of the referendum after the petition was made public. Read more...
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May 18, 11:43 pm
Editorial: Westwood bike lanes worth consideration, may enhance citywide mobility
We may never know what a Westwood Boulevard bike lane would look like if we give in to speculation prematurely. Safety has been the number one issue in the prolonged Westwood bike lane debate. Read more...
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May 16, 12:00 am
Editorial: Funding for undocumented immigrants needs more permanent solution
Last Wednesday, University of California President Janet Napolitano promised $8.4 million in annual funding to support undocumented students through 2019. The money is an extension of the $5 million Napolitano dedicated for undocumented UC students when she came into office in 2013. Read more...
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May 12, 12:07 am
Editorial: USAC election code should be reformed to ensure fairness in future
Multiple instances of egregious rule-breaking done during the last week’s Undergraduate Students Association Council election have shown there is a serious need for another reform to the election code. Read more...
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May 9, 1:28 am
Editorial: Thank you, UCLA
Thank you, UCLA. Nearly 6,800 students voted last week to pass a referendum that will ensure the long-term survival of UCLA’s student media, including the Daily Bruin. Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Illustrations director)
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May 6, 8:22 pm
Editorial: USAC Election Board must disqualify Social Justice Referendum
Editor’s note: The referenda on the USAC ballot did not directly compete with one another, but in the interest of full transparency, we believe it is worth noting one of the referenda on this year’s ballot directly benefitted the Daily Bruin financially. Read more...