Dear editor, Your April 30 article reported that former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton, in a campus lecture, criticized the United Nations for failing to “urgently confront terrorism after the Pan Am 103 bombing.” Indeed, the Dec. Read more...
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May 6, 12:25 am
Letter to the Editor: Hypocrisy should be avoided when addressing terrorism
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May 6, 12:23 am
Letter to the Editor: Bruins should debate complex issues with empathy, sensitivity
May 4, 2015 To the Daily Bruin editor: Last week, in the midst of the Baltimore protests, several inflammatory stickers appeared on campus, including two posted on the door of the Afrikan Student Union. Read more...
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May 5, 12:11 am
Submission: New EVP plans to focus on action, unity for office
It’s no secret that I am a fan of the Kennedy family. As I prepare to take office, I look to the words of JFK and am reminded of the reality of our current situation: “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom. Read more...
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May 4, 12:28 am
Letter to the Editor: Criticizing country does not mean being anti-Israel
I appreciated the support of the Daily Bruin for the decision of the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies to stand up for academic freedom by having Cornel West deliver Sunday night’s keynote at our conference on Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Read more...
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May 4, 12:26 am
Letter to the Editor: Opposition to Cornel West’s invitation misrepresented
Dear Editor, Your April 30 editorial, “UCLA made right call in keeping controversial speaker, despite pressure” misrepresents the nature of the controversy. It states: “Several Jewish organizations … sent the event’s organizers a letter urging them to pull (Cornel) West’s invitation because of his vocal criticism of Israel.” Not so. Read more...
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April 29, 12:26 am
Submission: Grassroots efforts essential to improving transfer student experiences
Reflect back on your first weeks at UCLA. Reflect on how difficult those first weeks were. Advanced Placement and community college classes didn’t always translate into UCLA credits like you wanted them to, finding ways to get involved did not always come easily and not everybody on campus welcomed you for who you are. Read more...
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April 28, 2:19 am
Submission: USAC slates should focus on effecting change, not party politics
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is supposed to be a place to affect change and create a good experience for all students. It is supposed to be inclusive. Read more...