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October 30, 8:26 pm

Opinion: UCLA should further research harmful effects of artificial turf

In the age of sustainability, green energy and environmentalism, “natural” always seems better than “artificial.” However, when discussing natural grass fields or artificial turf, the reality is much more nuanced. Read more...

Photo: Artificial turf, replacing natural grass, now spans UCLA’s Intramural Field. The use of artificial turf, made using toxic and carcinogenic industrial chemicals known as PFASs, should be reexamined at UCLA’s sports fields in order to safeguard the health and well-being of student-athletes. (Bryan Palmero/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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October 20, 11:18 pm

The Black Bruin Experience: UCLA must help support Black students’ mental health

“The Black Bruin Experience” is a series by assistant Opinion editor Laila Wheeler, a second-year public affairs and sociology student. As a Black student at UCLA, she will be exploring a variety of Black issues, from institutional racism to anti-Blackness to the everyday experiences of being Black in the higher education system. Read more...

Photo: A mural at the Black Bruin Resource Center is pictured. Black Bruins often — but shouldn’t have to — feel like they don’t belong at UCLA, an institution with a high white student population. Black students deserve to feel welcomed, embraced and celebrated at UCLA.

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October 16, 9:02 pm

Opinion: UCLA must reduce class sizes to uphold top-ranked reputation

As the most applied-to school in the nation, UCLA is home to approximately 31,600 undergraduate students – and the number continues to grow each year. With more students entering the university, space in lecture halls is becoming more and more scarce, ultimately limiting students’ ability to have an engaging and personalized learning experience. Read more...

Photo: One larger lecture hall and one smaller lecture hall are pictured. UCLA should move to reduce class sizes. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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October 13, 8:18 pm

Opinion: UCLA must follow through on its mission to gain HSI designation by 2025

This post was updated Oct. 14 at 12:12 a.m.  Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the traditions and past achievements of the Hispanic and Latino communities. Read more...

Photo: A mariachi band performs in Wilson Plaza at UCLA’s Latinx Welcome event during Hispanic Heritage Month. UCLA must do more to support Hispanic and Latino students to become a Hispanic-serving institution by 2025. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)


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