Saturday, July 5

Policy inconsistency leaves youth experiencing homelessness behind

The Los Angeles homelessness crisis has gripped the attention of local and national audiences. But lost amid large-scale public scrutiny and media coverage are the youth experiencing homelessness. Read more...

Photo: The definition of “homeless youth” has been interpreted variably among different organizations and federal acts, neglecting different types of youth and their families, leaving them at a disadvantage. The Los Angeles City Council must work to standardize this definition. (Daily Bruin file photo)


A Difference of Opinion Editors: The potential benefits and harms of UCLA’s new university housing projects

PRO-CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY HOUSING (Lucy & EJ) UCLA has been playing catch-up with high housing prices for the last decade. Luckily for students, though, it seems the university may finally gain some ground in the new year. Read more...

Photo: UCLA has been undergoing construction of new university housing on the Hill and off-campus. Experts say these new buildings won’t help reduce rent prices for private apartments in Westwood. The Opinion editors took stances in this edition of A Difference in Opinion Editors. (Daily Bruin file photo)