The vibrant lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community resources are nothing but a shadow hidden behind tons of other resources on campus. That shadow is cast as early as New Student Orientation. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 27, 7:33 am
Sandra Wenceslao: Orientation should educate new students on LGBT center resources
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 26, 8:23 am
Aram Ghoogasian: UC lecturer contract negotiations need immediate attention
The University of California is laboring to find a solution to one of its most pressing issues. Murmurs of a work stoppage loomed large as renewed negotiations between the UC and the University Council-American Federation of Teachers, or UC-AFT, the union that represents all of the University’s lecturers and librarians, began last week after the latter declined to extend its contract for the third time last month. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 25, 7:55 am
Keshav Tadimeti: Change necessary to shorten waiting lines, increase value of E&T Fair
I raced into Ackerman Union, hoping my sprint down Bruin Walk hadn’t soaked my dress shirt in sweat. I skidded to a stop outside Ackerman Grand Ballroom and, with a stack of resumes in hand, mustered up whatever courage I could get on an empty stomach and walked in. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 21, 2:21 am
Kuhelika Ghosh: Resilience Peer Network is a good substitute for fewer CAPS sessions
Sometimes, the best therapy is a friend. Starting this spring, the Resilience Peer Network will provide support to students receiving peer-to-peer psychological treatment, thereby reducing Counseling and Psychological Services’ workload. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 20, 2:16 am
Ara Shirinian: Outdated Westwood city regulations shackle recreation, business
Of the many illegal things you could do in Westwood, I bet you never imagined that dancing could be one of them. Though it’s not technically illegal, complicated city regulations have made it extremely difficult for local businesses to get the licensing required to have basic forms of entertainment like live music and dancing. Read more...
Photo: The Westwood Barney’s Beanery does not offer customers pitchers or beer or a pool table like other locations because of local regulations. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 19, 12:00 am
Anastasia Lukianchikov: Student voices must drive ethical licensing, consumerism
When it comes to consumerism, the ethical standards of UCLA may be higher than those of its own students. In the past two weeks I have written columns exploring UCLA’s licensing agreements and the labor violations behind these licensed apparel companies. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 15, 1:04 am
UCLA Housing should provide shuttle service to LAX during finals week
The trip from UCLA to Los Angeles International Airport and back costs about half the price of a plane ticket for a round-trip flight to the Bay Area. Read more...
Photo: (Shelby Chan/Daily Bruin senior staff)