The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world for better or for worse. Life is starting to return to “normal,” but “normal” isn’t what we once thought it to be. Read more...
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May 31, 9:06 pm
Opinion: Palestinian studies minor would educate students on territory’s history, culture
Eleven days of violence. At least 243 Palestinian lives and 13 Israeli lives. It’s hard to ignore the mass casualties following the most recent crisis in the Middle East. Read more...
Photo: A Palestinian studies minor would not only provide a perspective on human rights issues and colonialism but also go beyond to center the rich history and culture of the area. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)
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May 31, 2:42 pm
Opinion: Essential workers deserve continued, increased support after pandemic is over
This post was updated May 31 at 6:15 p.m. Essential workers have been the glue holding us together as the world has seemingly fallen apart. They made sure the nation was taken care of, yet they were left without the resources to adequately take care of themselves. Read more...
Photo: Our appreciation for essential workers should extend beyond the pandemic. This can come in the form of fair compensation and basic labor protections. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
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May 31, 12:22 pm
Opinion: Bruins’ pandemic experiences can inform new ways to approach public health
This post was updated May 31 at 6:09 p.m. Bruins are eager to return to a somewhat normal way of living. But we can’t deny that the pandemic has left us with several questions – namely, how to handle illnesses going forward. Read more...
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May 31, 12:19 pm
Opinion: Students should embrace lessons from pandemic, avoid taking life for granted
This post was updated May 31 at 6:21 p.m. It’s time to start seizing the moment. This is the first time in over a year that it’s safe, or at least a lot safer, to do what we once took for granted. Read more...
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May 31, 12:18 pm
Opinion: Students should reconsider influencers they follow amid pandemic partying
This post was updated May 31 at 6:21 p.m. The pandemic has taught us many things, but one of its most disheartening lessons has been that bad publicity is indeed better than no publicity. Read more...
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May 31, 12:17 pm
Opinion: Careless behavior during pandemic shows disregard for welfare of older adults
This post was updated May 31 at 6:19 p.m. Over the past year, the pandemic has revealed how little our country values its older population. It’s time we change that. Read more...
Photo: Ageism is a pervasive problem that the COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored. Older adults deserve our respect and empathy, long after social distancing ends. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)