This post was updated May 16 at 6:49 p.m. Each year, the fashion, media and health industries find new ways to prey on the insecurities of women by perpetuating fatphobia. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s recent study on the relationship between body fat and health problems in women demonstrates the need for us to change the way we talk about health to put less emphasis on aesthetics and more on the underlying science. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)
When it comes to the topic of reopening schools, teachers should be the leading voices in the room. But as it stands, California’s legislators have barely paid any attention to them. Read more...
Photo: California’s decision to reopen schools demonstrated a complete failure to take into account the opinions of the teachers and students most affected by the decision, placing staff and minority students alike at risk. Moving forward, teacher input needs to be taken into greater account before decisions are made. (Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)
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...
Hearing about politicians can be tiring, but it’s difficult to deny the danger of allowing their actions to go unchecked. At least nine women accused New York Gov. Read more...
Photo: Democratic politicians should call on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following sexual assault allegations from at least nine women. Not doing so sets a dangerous precedent that could discourage survivors from speaking out. (Sandra Ocampo/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 3 at 10:34 p.m. Editor’s note: The Daily Bruin Editorial Board has withdrawn its endorsement of Moises Hernandez for president in light of new information. Read more...
Photo: (Photos courtesy of USAC candidates. Photo illustration by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
