It’s a familiar experience for many. Sitting isolated in quarantine, you open social media, only to be met with the likes of Kim Kardashian escaping to a private island or TikTok stars flouting responsibility at bars. Read more...
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The election is finally over for most people. And, in California, it’s time to start dealing with the repercussions of the ballot measures that did and did not pass. Read more...
Photo: The passage of Prop 22 isn’t just a blow to the rights of workers, it’s a disheartening example of the power of money in politics. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A return to campus may not be far for screen-fatigued Bruins. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies like Pfizer and Moderna have recently announced promising results from their COVID-19 vaccine trials. Read more...
Photo: Recent news about effective COVID-19 vaccines may mean Bruins can return to campus sooner than expected. But if UCLA isn’t prepared to monitor students’ immunization records and increase access to vaccines, an outbreak could endanger the community’s health. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California may have kept the door on affirmative action shut, but the University of California must keep the window of opportunity open to students. Earlier this month, roughly 57% of California voters rejected Proposition 16. Read more...
The COVID-19 pandemic and national demonstrations against the deaths of Black Americans have shed light on the brutal manifestations of systemic racism. Across humanity’s collective history, stories have elevated marginalized voices and breathed life into once broken structures. Read more...
Photo: Daily Bruin Outreach Director Marilyn Chavez-Martinez explores the ways people have tied her success with her racial identity – and how she’s risen above and defined her accomplishments in terms of her work ethic. (Courtesy of Marilyn Chavez-Martinez)
The craze of election season is over, but the real work is just beginning. While the entire country is grappling with a mix of emotions, we can all share a sense of gratification that we don’t have to handle another presidential debate or anxiously refresh another electoral college map – at least for a little bit. Read more...
Photo: Even though the election has ended, students still need to continue fighting for a more equitable vision of the future. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Members of the Westwood community clearly voiced their concerns. Unfortunately, their councilman isn’t interested in listening. The Westwood Village Specific Plan regulates development, determines the types of businesses that can operate in the Village and delegates a specific number of parking spots based on the size of these businesses. Read more...
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