The California ban on single-use plastic bags is a huge step toward reducing litter, but it might not be as effective a change as its advocates assume. Read more...
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October 8, 2:18 am
Aram Ghoogasian: More specific guidelines for general representative position necessary
Trying to do too much and not trying hard enough can be equally dangerous when you’re an elected official, especially when your term is only a year long. Read more...
Photo: General Representative 1 Manjot Singh was elected to his position during spring last year. After Nihal Satyadev’s resignation, General Representative 2 will be elected in this quarter’s special election. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)
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October 6, 1:35 am
Natalie Delgadillo: Involuntary withdrawal policies must be accessible to students
For the past four days, I have been scouring the Internet and calling several people in UCLA administration and Media Relations, asking a simple policy question: Are students ever forcibly withdrawn from school here because of mental health issues? Read more...
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October 3, 1:06 am
Julia McCarthy: Students responsible for changing consent culture
The number of times I’ve read a column about sexual assault that starts with the line “I was sexually assaulted last (insert date)” exceeds the number of fingers I have on both hands. Read more...
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October 2, 2:05 am
Students should push Gov. Brown to prioritize funding UC maintenance
Gov. Jerry Brown has repeatedly refused the University of California state funds throughout this year, despite a surplus and a declining financial situation at all ten campuses across the state. Read more...
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October 2, 1:37 am
Aram Ghoogasian: Organizations should address root problems of homelessness
Many homeless people have problems that can’t be solved with a new home; it’s just more complicated than that. And oftentimes, these complexities don’t get the attention they deserve. Read more...
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September 28, 12:00 am
Aram Ghoogasian: Hostility in USAC fall election may hinder future progress
The beginning of the academic year is a honeymoon period for UCLA’s student government: Councilmembers aren’t at each other’s throats yet, they’re excited to put their platforms into action and students are open and optimistic about the work that could get done. Read more...