Tuesday, July 1

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)



Opinion: Efforts to promote environmental sustainability must continue post-pandemic

This post was updated May 31 at 6:13 p.m. It’s possible for California to have fresh air without the influence of a global health crisis. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were confined to their homes and nonessential travel came to a halt. Read more...

Photo: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a drop in CO2 emissions, but this could change as traditionally polluted cities like Los Angeles reopen. To prevent a catastrophic rise in emissions, we should implement changes that will ensure everyone can breathe clean air. (Caden Fincke/Daily Bruin)


Opinion: Pandemic-driven academic accommodations should outlast online learning

This post was updated May 31 at 6:08 p.m. The COVID-19 pandemic redefined Bruins’ standards of normalcy. And as life slowly returns to what it once was, UCLA needs to rethink its academic policies. Read more...

Photo: The transition to in-person instruction will be tough, but departments can alleviate students’ stress by instituting universal accommodations and flexible academic policies. (Javier Jauregui/Daily Bruin)



Opinion: End of remote learning signals need for empathy, equity in higher education

This post was updated May 31 at 6:10 p.m. The class of 2021 is expected to be the last graduating class of Zoom university – and nothing besides a pandemic should change that. Read more...

Photo: A return to campus should mark the end of remote learning. While the virtual sphere offers its fair share of benefits, it cannot come close to the social connections allowed by in-person classes. (Alyson Hong/Daily Bruin, Daily Bruin file photo)


Officer Evaluation: Naomi Riley, President

Platforms/goals: Excellent For the second consecutive year, Naomi Riley set goals for her office that toed the line between daring and idealistic. Her main platforms – community, accountability, accessibility and affordability – are goals that USAC officers set year after year with varying levels of success. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Naomi Riley)