Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 13, 9:39 pm
Opinion: Dual-mode instruction should become default for access to accessible education
After several weeks of online courses and uncertainty, Bruins were told to return to in-person instruction Jan. 31 – just in time for midterms. Despite concerns about the highly contagious omicron variant, some students were stripped of their choice to continue learning through an online platform. Read more...
Photo: A student works on their computer. UCLA must mandate that all classes and exams be administered in a dual-mode format. Because the pandemic is not over, it is unfair to ask students to put their health at risk and attend in person. (Lauren Kim/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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February 13, 9:37 pm
Editorial: UCLA must invest resources in education surrounding Bruin Walk’s dismount zone
Editor’s note: Editorials are intended to serve as the jumping-off point, not the conclusion, to discussion. As part of the Daily Bruin’s commitment to its readers, the board hopes to present a responsible and clear analysis of relevant events and news items affecting the lives of those we serve, but our editorials are not representative of the Daily Bruin’s views on issues as a whole. Read more...
Photo: An empty Bruin Walk with a sign that reads “Welcome Bruins!”. The area between the Los Angeles Tennis Center and Powell Library is a dismount zone, but some Bruins may not be aware of this. UCLA should make the effort to educate students on not riding on wheels in this area. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 11, 2:19 pm
Opinion: California’s isolation guidelines compromised safety of health care workers
Amid the surge of cases linked to the omicron variant, health care workers have been faced with a horrifying scenario: working while infected with COVID-19. Read more...
Photo: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is a member hospital of UCLA Health, which is one of the nation’s highest-ranked health systems. However, from Jan. 8 to Feb. 1, health care personnel who tested positive or were exposed to COVID-19 did not have to stop working. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 9, 10:04 pm
The Black Bruin Experience: UCLA must improve access to resources, support for Black students
“The Black Bruin Experience” is a series by Opinion columnist Laila Wheeler, a first-year 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 computer lab with three art pieces. UCLA must do more in providing resources and support to Black students and applicants. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
Editorials, Opinion
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February 9, 9:49 pm
Editorial: UCLA gymnasts deserve more comprehensive response to racism claims
Editor’s note: Editorials are intended to serve as the jumping-off point, not the conclusion, to discussion. As part of the Daily Bruin’s commitment to its readers, the board hopes to present a responsible and clear analysis of relevant events and news items affecting the lives of those we serve, but our editorials are not representative of the Daily Bruin’s views on issues as a whole. Read more...
