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October 2, 9:49 am

Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens California’s economy, film industry

A federal judge approved a settlement allowing Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday. The settlement – which came after a lawsuit led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta – included concessions made by Paramount to mitigate some of the merger’s adverse effects. Read more...

Photo: A photo illustration depicts the Paramount and Warner Bros. logos merging. Columnist Emilio Lois argues that this merger will hurt Los Angeles’ economy. (Photo by Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Haley Park/Illustration & Cartoons director)

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September 30, 5:32 pm

ICE is targeting international students. UCLA must support them

This post was updated Oct. 4 at 7:06 p.m. Summer internships. Continuing their degrees. Unlike their domestic peers, international students plan the school year around fluctuating federal immigration rules targeting their education. Read more...

Photo: The Tom Bradley International Hall is pictured. Columnist Amelia Zai argues that UCLA must take a proactive approach to supporting international students amid federal attacks on their education. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

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September 29, 5:51 pm

The Trump administration’s proposed student visa changes are unnecessary, unfair

This post was updated Oct. 1 at 9:25 p.m. International students have been able to stay in the United States as long as it takes to finish their degree since 1979. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars is pictured. Columnist Tenley Hill argues that the duration of status policy for international students must be upheld and that attempts to revoke it are based on unfounded claims. (Andrew Ramiro Diaz/Photo editor)

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September 20, 12:04 pm

Student housing woes are caused by local government, not UCLA

This post was updated Sept. 27 at 8:59 p.m. UCLA has constructed enough housing to provide all incoming freshmen a four-year housing guarantee, making it the only UC to do so. Read more...

Photo: Gayley Heights, a university apartment, is pictured. Columnist Eli Lynch argues that UCLA has done an adequate job housing students, so students must call on the city of Los Angeles to improve housing in Westwood. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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September 17, 9:00 pm

Billionaires won’t be the ones most affected by Prop 40’s tax. Californians will

The race defining California’s 2026 statewide election is Proposition 40, also known as the “Billionaire Tax.” The proposed tax will levy a one-time, 5% tax on the accumulated wealth of any billionaire living in California, with the money earmarked for healthcare and education. Read more...

Photo: Students pass out flyers on Bruin Walk. Columnist Emilio Lois argues that Proposition 40, also known as the “Billionaire Tax,” will damage California’s economy, even though many Californians are in favor of it. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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September 17, 8:59 pm

UC’s California enrollment push neglects out-of-state students, risks diversity

As an eager freshman, I entered UCLA with hope for the endless possibilities of people I would meet and the chance encounters with students from all over the world. Read more...

Photo: Students walk at UCLA. Columnist Ivy Kim writes that the growing number of California residents filling spots at University of California schools may limit geographic diversity. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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