The commencement ceremony is the capstone and conclusion of our college careers and one of higher education’s most treasured rituals. Most of us want someone “important” to speak at ours. Read more...
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April 19, 11:40 pm
Bekhzod Aliev: By attacking each other, Sanders and Clinton are doing more harm than good
Tune into replays of the latest Democratic debate in New York, and chances are you’ll see Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton verbally jousting over the other’s qualifications for the presidency. Read more...
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April 19, 11:39 pm
Jasmine Aquino: UCLA community needs to place greater attention toward inclusivity
When I decided on a college to attend, I chose UCLA because of its diversity and acceptance for people of different backgrounds. But in just the last five years at UCLA, blatant forms of insensitive ignorance have caused great amounts of offense, outrage and outcry. Read more...
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April 19, 12:00 am
Guillaume Kosmala: Sanders’ drastic plans best hope for making college affordable
This June, UCLA undergraduate students will have their first real chance in decades to radically change the political direction of this country. The 2016 presidential primary is coming to a close with California set to be the decisive closing vote on June 7, and the demographic breakup of voters, especially on the Democratic side, means that college students will be crucial in deciding the primary’s outcome. Read more...
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April 17, 10:27 pm
Shani Shahmoon: Sanders campaign must fire Jewish outreach coordinator
Bernie Sanders lost the Jewish community last week – if he ever had it to begin with. Last week, the Bernie Sanders campaign hired Simone Zimmerman as their new Jewish outreach coordinator. Read more...
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April 14, 11:18 pm
Opinion editors: California’s primary should be earlier to play more important role
With New York’s presidential primary a few days away, and with fewer and fewer states remaining in the race, there’s one fact that’s particularly tantalizing to Californians: For the first time in a long time, our vote will matter. Read more...
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April 13, 12:00 am
Jonathan Friedland: Reducing food waste at dining halls key to greater sustainability
UCLA has some of the best college food in the country, but 50 tons of it is thrown out every month. In other words, UCLA wastes about two-thirds the weight of the retired Space Shuttle in food monthly. Read more...
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