The University of California has repeatedly described itself as a “sanctuary campus” that protects the rights of undocumented students, but it’s missing an important step: actually making that description an official designation. Read more...
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April 4, 11:55 pm
Jasmine Aquino: The UC needs to officially declare as sanctuary campuses
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 3, 10:40 pm
Austin Pink: More programs like Assembly Bill 34 cannot replace direct funding for UC
In January, the University of California Board of Regents voted to increase the cost of tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year following a six-year price freeze. Read more...
Photo: More than 20 students occupied the Powell Library steps to protest the tuition hike and lack of university funding. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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April 2, 7:07 pm
Gael Adrien Mbama: Enforcing nonresident enrollment caps would limit UC potential
The California state legislature has taken to scapegoating nonresident students in a quixotic attempt to “serve” residents. But waging a proxy war against out-of-staters will not help Californians. Read more...
Photo: The California state government must recognize the financial and economic benefits non-resident students attending the UC have for the state and its residents. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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March 19, 9:30 pm
Gael Adrien Mbama: Greek life, student organizations should collaborate on philanthropy
When many people think about Greek life at UCLA, the first things that come to mind are the “Kanye Western” and Pi Kappa Phi controversies. But the negative stigma shouldn’t overshadow the positive initiatives spearheaded by sororities and fraternities: their philanthropic efforts. Read more...
Photo: (William Zou/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 19, 9:26 pm
Mariah Furtek: Implementing MyUCLA notifications would alleviate enrollment stress
This post was updated May 11 at 1:56 p.m. Editor’s note: This post was updated to reflect a legal name change of a source. A group of students sit huddled around laptops, faces lit by the harsh, sickly glow of the screens. Read more...
Photo: (Harishwer Balasubramani/Daily Bruin)
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March 15, 9:39 pm
Emily Merz: Westwood must learn from Measure S failure, promote housing projects
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)
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March 15, 9:39 pm
Stuart Key: Post election, LA must find another way to increase affordable housing
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)