The failure of Measure S, which would have put a two-year moratorium on development projects in Los Angeles, is a victory in the fight for affordable housing for UCLA students. Read more...
Photo: The failure of Measure S in last week’s city election indicates that Los Angeles voters view high-density affordable housing favorably. Westwood officials would do well to emulate that mentality. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
At UCLA, flyers and volunteers constantly encourage Bruins to vote and fulfill their civic duties. Any student could tell you these elections are a big deal. Read more...
Photo: While Measure S failed in last week’s city election, the city government must work to address the “pay-to-play” culture that haunts City Hall. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated March 13 at 3:30 p.m. Little known secret: the undergraduate student government has a bit of an outreach problem. Okay, I misspoke. Read more...
Photo: The undergraduate student government tends to more exclusively serve politically active students groups, but not the entire student body. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The decisions city leaders make over the next few years can determine whether LA becomes a thriving metropolis influenced by its suburban roots or just another overcrowded city that can’t meet its residents’ needs. Read more...
Introduction Imagine stepping into a time machine and traveling 100 years into the future. You find out that the city of Fargo, North Dakota, once barely a speck on the map, has become the country’s second-largest metropolis and the place to be for cosmopolitans and immigrants of every stripe – an internationally renowned commercial and cultural hub. Read more...
Henry Olivera grew up in a labyrinth of violence, gangs and incarceration. Olivera was raised in Compton, a region in Los Angeles notorious for its gang-related crimes. Read more...
The Los Angeles Unified School District has seen better days. Over the last decade, LAUSD’s enrollment has dropped by approximately 200,000, and the system faces a projected $1.46 billion cumulative deficit by 2019. Read more...
Photo: (Valeree Catangay/Daily Bruin)
