This post was updated Oct. 12 at 5:45 p.m. They were there for a good time and not for a long time. But the aftermath of the Roebling block party isn’t one we can conveniently blackout from our memory. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 8, 11:39 pm
Op-ed: Resources for formerly incarcerated students should be more readily available
Let’s talk about marginalized, stigmatized and oppressed communities. Just a guess, but previously incarcerated students at UCLA probably didn’t come to mind. These students comprise a community that continuously faces obstacles when attending and pursuing higher education at an institution like ours. Read more...
Photo: Formerly incarcerated students at UCLA aren’t given a fair chance, with a lack of resources preventing a smooth transition into the college life. An orientation program hosted by the Underground Scholars Initiative can kickstart them on a better path. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 8, 11:31 pm
UCLA’s reluctant response to rise of reported sexual assaults requires reform
For a university that’s no stranger to boasting top-ranking statistics, UCLA seems to shy away from one number in particular: rising sexual assault rates. UCPD released a report last week that reflected a nearly 40% rise in reported instances of sexual assault on campus in 2018. Read more...
Photo: Sexual assault at UCLA is no longer a shocking revelation. An increase in reported instances of sexual assault highlights a sloppy handling of such sensitive situations on UCLA’s behalf. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
Community, Opinion
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October 7, 10:44 pm
Op-ed: Underrepresented students could benefit from improved approach to mentor programs
This past year, UCLA was under federal investigation for granting white, wealthy applicants admission based on bribes – not merit. As a new school year begins, we must not overlook the undergraduate population of underrepresented racial/ethnic minority (URM) students who actually earned their spots. Read more...
Photo: (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 7, 10:39 pm
Academic Senate must publicize stipend amounts, work to make them permanent
This post was updated Oct. 8 at 2:01 p.m. USAC finally found a way to get students on the Academic Senate – by giving them money. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
Cartoons, Opinion
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October 7, 12:39 pm
Editorial Cartoon: Fire burning on the dance floor
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 6, 11:34 pm
More respectful discourse can foster further diversity, tolerance of thought
UCLA is diverse in every way but one. Our campus welcomes and celebrates a diverse range of backgrounds and identities, from race to sexual orientation. There is one category, however, in which UCLA demands homogeneity – political views. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin)