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August 13, 4:15 pm

Opinion: New UC president has opportunity to defund UCPD, improve student resources

The saying “out with the old, in with the new” symbolizes the sentiment of moving forward. And with a new president taking over the University of California, we can only hope that forward is truly the direction the UC intends to head. Read more...

Photo: (Center photo courtesy of University of California Office of the President. Clockwise from top left: Photos by Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff, Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff, Lauren Man/Assistant photo editor, Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor, Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff, photo illustration by Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)

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August 6, 7:56 pm

Opinion: UCLA’s support for students of color must be meaningful, go beyond building names

No one said change comes easy. But at UCLA, change comes painstakingly slow – to the unfortunate detriment of its students. The past few months have borne witness to the protests and reforms of a growing racial justice movement, all amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: UCLA must support students of color by funding on-campus initiatives and resources. Performative acts of showmanship are not enough to address institutional failings. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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July 26, 12:05 pm

In My Words: To connect with my father, I had to stop rejecting the culture we share

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 senior staffer Samuel In describes his journey of learning to understand his father’s isolation as a Korean immigrant through asking questions and being receptive to answers – something all Americans must do to form a more accepting future. (Courtesy of Samuel In)

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July 19, 6:58 pm

Opinion: UCLA needs to promote, expand career services during economic uncertainty of pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic caught the nation off guard, causing recent graduates to adjust their job-hunting tactics and exposing the weaknesses of the presidential administration. Following the mid-March announcement that UCLA would be transitioning to an online format for the remainder of the school year, many students, particularly seniors about to enter the workforce, were left feeling disillusioned and out of place – much like the rest of the country. Read more...

Photo: UCLA must publicize and expand its existing career services to assist students as they navigate an uncertain job market. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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July 12, 4:22 pm

Opinion: Student groups must educate Bruins to prevent low voter turnout in upcoming election

An upcoming presidential election may not be the first thing on voters’ minds amid the turmoil of a global pandemic. But it should be. The sudden shift of public agenda due to the COVID-19 pandemic has, in turn, changed what we can expect from the 2020 presidential election. Read more...

Photo: Voter turnout has been historically low among youth. Coupled with a global pandemic that has turned in-person voting into a prominent health risk, the youth vote may suffer a sharp hit in the upcoming general elections. Student organizations must combat this by providing virtual programming to educate students on important social problems and encourage them to vote. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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