California may have kept the door on affirmative action shut, but the University of California must keep the window of opportunity open to students. Earlier this month, roughly 57% of California voters rejected Proposition 16. Read more...
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November 17, 6:55 pm
In My Words: Overcoming imposter syndrome when people attribute my successes to my race, gender
The COVID-19 pandemic and national demonstrations against the deaths of Black Americans have shed light on the brutal manifestations of systemic racism. Across humanity’s collective history, stories have elevated marginalized voices and breathed life into once broken structures. Read more...
Photo: Daily Bruin Outreach Director Marilyn Chavez-Martinez explores the ways people have tied her success with her racial identity – and how she’s risen above and defined her accomplishments in terms of her work ethic. (Courtesy of Marilyn Chavez-Martinez)
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November 17, 5:13 pm
Opinion: Bruins still have to plunge into post-election work despite this cycle’s victories
The craze of election season is over, but the real work is just beginning. While the entire country is grappling with a mix of emotions, we can all share a sense of gratification that we don’t have to handle another presidential debate or anxiously refresh another electoral college map – at least for a little bit. Read more...
Photo: Even though the election has ended, students still need to continue fighting for a more equitable vision of the future. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
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November 6, 10:58 pm
Opinion: Councilman Koretz must listen to constituents or risk losing his office
Members of the Westwood community clearly voiced their concerns. Unfortunately, their councilman isn’t interested in listening. The Westwood Village Specific Plan regulates development, determines the types of businesses that can operate in the Village and delegates a specific number of parking spots based on the size of these businesses. Read more...
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November 4, 9:50 pm
Opinion: UCLA must develop, promote financial aid resources to help student borrowers
Though the global pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life for UCLA students, tuition remains the same – and so does the student debt crisis. Read more...
Photo: College students have struggled to pay for an education long before the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an unprecedented recession. In the absence of federal and state action to address the student debt crisis, UCLA should promote its existing financial literacy resources or create new ones. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 4, 12:50 am
Beyond Bruin Walk: California legislators must create campaign finance laws that ensure disclosure
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 7:29 p.m. Transparency is a vital part of democracy – and nowhere is transparency more important than in a candidate’s financial backing. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
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November 2, 9:57 pm
Opinion: Political candidates should address issues specific to disability community
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 7:16 p.m. This year’s presidential debates were surprising in many ways but remained the same in one particular way – the lack of discussion around the disability community. Read more...
Photo: One in four Americans has a disability – yet disability rights aren’t a core component of public discourse. As the election season comes to a close, media outlets should make a concerted effort to ensure people with disabilities are seen and heard. (Ashley Kenney/Assistant Photo editor)