Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA hosted its widely advertised screening of “The Occupation of the American Mind” on Wednesday, followed by a discussion with executive producer Sut Jhally and an appearance by famed Pink Floyd musician Roger Waters. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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December 1, 3:04 pm
Submission: SJP-hosted film screening endorses attempt to normalize anti-Semitism
Opinion, Podcasts
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December 1, 12:27 am
No Offense But: College Applications and Black Friday
It’s getting colder out, the leaves are changing and pumpkin spice is all the rage. Yes, it’s that time of year again: college application season! This week Chris, Keshav and Abhishek dive deep into the college application process and the merits of the famous – or infamous – personal statement. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 30, 10:08 pm
Jonathan Friedland: City councils should allow Westwood to achieve potential as college town
Think of a typical college town: bars and dispensaries galore, miles of bike lanes and stores that appeal to students. Now think of Westwood: two bars, virtually no bike lanes and full of niche stores like Sur La Table and Paper Source with almost no use for students. Read more...
Photo: (Gwen Hollingsworth/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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November 30, 10:05 pm
Editorial: USAC reform fails to address council’s underlying diversity issues
Donald Trump’s election took many of us by surprise, and while students are understandably shocked, some Undergraduate Students Association Council members are taking it a little too far. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 30, 10:02 pm
Jacqueline Alvarez: Campus “safe spaces” prevent students from engaging in honest dialogue
Two weeks ago, I sat in a safe space in Bunche Hall, eager to open myself to the variety of stories and perspectives students had to share regarding the election results. Read more...
Photo: Student groups need to host constructive debates with clear argumentation guidelines in order to promote a healthy contest of viewpoints, which is necessary to reconcile students’ differing political opinions. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 30, 12:23 pm
Opinion editors: UC Regent Norman Pattiz needs to resign from position
It seems like the only way to become a figure of authority nowadays is to have a recording of yourself making vulgar, sexual comments about women. Read more...
Photo: Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin
Community, Opinion
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November 28, 12:25 pm
Submission: Israeli-Palestinian conflict hurts all, Bruins should model peace
In October 2015, a 13-year-old Israeli boy was riding his bike near East Jerusalem when two Palestinian boys, aged 13 and 15, stabbed him and a 25-year-old Yeshiva student with kitchen knives. Read more...