The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 continued its protests against UCLA’s Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center on Thursday. At this and other recent protests, AFSCME and its members have mischaracterized the staffing plan for the Luskin Center, scheduled to open in August, and we are concerned that this activity is misleading the public and the campus community. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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May 3, 12:00 am
Letter to the Editor: AFSCME protests against Luskin Center hiring discredit UCLA efforts
Community, Opinion
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May 2, 10:17 pm
Submission: EVP candidate Ria Jain appears to exaggerate experiences
The first day I stepped foot onto campus as a newly admitted Bruin was for transfer orientation day two years ago. As my orientation day went on and on, I got to know a little bit more about my fellow orientation group members. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 29, 12:27 am
Kolachina: India must be more aggressive in responses to terrorist attacks
Ever since they gained independence from Britain in 1947, a perpetual state of heightened tension has existed between India and Pakistan due to the disputed territory of Kashmir, with war ensuing on three occasions even as recently as 1999. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 29, 12:07 am
Wenceslao: UC-Mexico Initiative needs internal funding from programs, fundraising
UCLA’s outreach is not just limited to the bounds of Westwood, Los Angeles, or even California. In fact, programs such as the UC-Mexico Initiative have ensured its influence is international. Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion
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April 28, 12:08 pm
2015-2016 USAC Officer Evaluations
Each year, the Daily Bruin evaluates each Undergraduate Students Association Council member’s term in office. This year, the Bruin’s editorial board has taken into consideration four major criteria in the evaluations: platform completion, the quality of the councilmembers’ platforms, how well they fulfilled their respective roles as mandated by the USAC bylaws and their commitment to transparency and accountability. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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April 27, 12:01 am
No Offense, But: USAC Elections
There’s two candidates running to be your next USAC President. Danny Siegel is running under the Bruins United slate, and Denea Joseph is running under the Waves of Change slate. Read more...
Photo: Chris Campbell/Daily Bruin
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 27, 12:00 am
Blake Deal: Most protesters distort truth, play victim in self-important tirades
The UCLA campus was graced with live entertainment Thursday. Members of Revolution Club at UCLA chanted about killer cops while a shirtless man wearing Texas flag shorts exhorted students to pray Donald Trump into office near Bruin Plaza. Read more...