This post was updated Oct. 27 at 11:10 p.m. This fall, UCLA launched an interdisciplinary data science initiative named DataX. Motivated by “the ever-expanding role of data in society” and backed by a $10 million seed investment, DataX will “expand opportunities for students across the disciplines,” including the creation of “interdisciplinary DataX cluster courses … accessible to students without extensive technical backgrounds.” Once the seed money runs out, the long-term success of interdisciplinary curricula initiatives like DataX depends on having a university budget model that supports interdisciplinarity. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 21, 9:00 pm
Op-ed: UC must amend Title IX policy to aid survivors’ personal, academic recovery
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:40 p.m. Editor’s note: the following op-ed contains a graphic description of sexual assault, which could be disturbing to some readers. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 20, 9:59 pm
‘She Goes by They/Them’: Understanding nonbinary identities requires increased awareness, representation
“‘She Goes by They/Them’” is a biweekly series by Payton Kammerer, a nonbinary assistant Opinion editor. In these columns, they will be exploring a variety of queer issues, from those specific to campus life to those concerning broad public discourse. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 20, 9:57 pm
Opinion: UCLA should continue bringing food trucks to feed Bruins, support local businesses
With the shift to in-person instruction comes the return of hungry college students. Considering the seemingly endless lines at dining halls and takeout places, it’s evident UCLA was not prepared. Read more...
Photo: UCLA must continue to bring food trucks as staffing shortages end in order to provide more food options and help local businesses. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
Community, Opinion
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October 19, 2:02 pm
Op-ed: Great ShakeOut drill is important for practicing emergency preparedness, response
In the case of an unexpected natural disaster, there is no question that practice and preparation can save lives. Thinking through an action plan in advance helps you stay more calm and focused when the real event occurs – and in Southern California, it is critical for all of us to be prepared for a number of possibilities, including earthquakes. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 17, 10:48 pm
Opinion: UCLA has responsibility to prioritize community safety through requiring weekly testing
In its harried rush to normalcy, UCLA has failed to protect all members of its community. Currently, unvaccinated students, faculty and staff are required to test for COVID-19 twice a week. Read more...
Photo: (Michael Vigman/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 17, 10:38 pm
The Transfer Transition: Navigating isolation, institutional barriers as transfer students at UCLA
“The Transfer Transition” is a series by Opinion columnist Sarah Karim, a fourth-year political science transfer student. These columns will explore various transfer experiences, from the application journey to the difficult process of transitioning to a new campus. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Sarah Karim beams as she stands in front of the Bruin Statue. In the first installment of her series “The Transfer Transition,” Karim explores how she got to UCLA and what it means to be a transfer student. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Karim/Daily Bruin Staff. Photo illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)