I was 8-years-old at the time of the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001. I was in third grade. Before I could even understand what was going on, kids at school began to put me into categories based on the turban I wore as a Sikh. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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September 11, 10:33 pm
Submission: Americans should look beyond differences, at individual
Community, Opinion
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September 9, 2:03 am
Submission: College loans contribute to students’ pressure to succeed
As an Australian exchange student I eagerly anticipated studying at UCLA, my own taste of the American dream. However, I soon realized that behind the pride and prestige of UCLA, ever-present student loans loomed overhead. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 9, 12:54 am
Jerry Zhao: New qualifiers give fresh perspective on college rankings
Harvard University beats the University of California in the average SAT score and GPA of admitted students; that's an inarguable fact. But the University of California is doing really well when it comes to fulfilling public obligations and providing services to the people of California. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 3, 12:25 am
Zoey Freedman: Yudof brought students financial help, not just tuition hikes
I arrived at UCLA in 2012 with the campus still furious about the recent tuition increases. But despite the uproar among students about skyrocketing college payments, my tuition and student fees – just like those of many others – were covered by the University. Read more...
Photo: Outgoing UC President Mark Yudof spoke to students at East Los Angeles High School in 2011, reaffirming the commitment to maintaining the UC’s affordability and access. At the time, UCLA faced a $55 million shortfall for the coming 2012-2013 academic year and had experienced state cutbacks over the previous years.
Community, Opinion
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September 3, 12:00 am
Submission: Advertisements should be subject to ethical questions
Last week, the Daily Bruin published an advertisement submitted and paid for by an organization called FLAME (Facts & Logic About the Middle East) about the 65th anniversary of the state of Israel – and it really bothered me. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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September 3, 12:00 am
Letter to the Editor: USAC should be more proactive in seeking student opinion
As reported in Amanda Schallert’s article “USAC stipends to increase by about 90 percent in September,” members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council, in an effort to give themselves the time and ability to do their jobs effectively, recently voted to increase their quarterly stipends. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 26, 1:45 am
Alexandra Tashman: UC should undergo Title IX audit to examine handling of sexual assault cases
Last November, Aryle Butler, a third-year student at UC Berkeley, was told by campus administrators that filing a complaint against the person who sexually assaulted her would be "invasive and unnecessary.” Read more...
Photo: On Wednesday, Aug. 21, students and other activists lined up during the public comments section of a California State Legislature committee to share their opinions and experiences with sexual assault.