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Opinion Columns
Editorials, Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 29, 7:45 pm
Editorial: UCLA Housing must be proactive in addressing COVID-19 amid rising cases
As COVID-19 transitions from a daily concern to an endemic backdrop in the lives of Bruins, there’s danger in complacency. For the 2023-2024 academic year, UCLA Housing has reduced the number of isolation dorms, causing concern among students regarding their safety. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 29, 6:55 pm
Opinion: Internet privacy matters more than Google’s glittering facade
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 4:14 p.m. I love Google. I love the sleek, minimalist and colorful aesthetics of its products and the convenience of a centralized, easily accessible cloud. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Illustrations director)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 26, 7:51 pm
Opinion: Cape Town, South Africa embraces vibrant community despite systemic injustices
“Welcome to the Mother City.” As I stepped onto African soil for the first time, I was met with this powerful greeting at the Cape Town International Airport. Read more...
Photo: A collage of Laila Wheeler is pictured at Hout Bay, Garden Route and Muizenburg Beach (left to right). (Courtesy of Laila Wheeler)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 22, 8:03 pm
Opinion: Subject of racial representation remains divisive after affirmative action’s end
This post was updated April 25 at 8:02 p.m. In June, the United States Supreme Court eliminated the use of race-conscious admissions in colleges and universities across the country by a vote of 6-3. Read more...
Photo: Janss Steps is pictured. The recent overturning of affirmative action paints an uncertain picture of the future of admissions across the nation. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 20, 11:52 am
Opinion: Ensuring safety for Jewish students on campus requires stronger action from UCLA
For most Bruins, the morning of Oct. 7 marked the first home football game of the quarter and an exciting day at the Rose Bowl. For me, it signified the start of a heartbreaking war between Israel – the Jewish homeland – and Hamas, the Iran-supported, Gaza-governing militant group that the United States has declared a terrorist organization. Read more...
Photo: The Bruin Statue on UCLA’s campus is pictured. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 19, 8:41 pm
Opinion: Finding the balance between self-improvement and self-discovery
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 11:26 a.m. The start of the pandemic marked the beginning of my infatuation with self-improvement. In late 2020, my brother and I started working out in our basement. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Russell Ahmed poses for a portrait in exercise gear. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)