This post was updated Sept. 26 at 10:00 p.m. Editor’s note: Editorials are intended to serve as the jumping-off point, not the conclusion, to discussion. As part of the Daily Bruin’s commitment to its readers, the board hopes to present a responsible and clear analysis of relevant events and news items affecting the lives of those we serve, but our editorials are not representative of the Daily Bruin’s views on issues as a whole. Read more...

Photo: UCLA must ensure its buildings are compliant with the University of California’s seismic safety guidelines. A big earthquake may be just around the corner and the university needs to be prepared. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)

Editor’s note: Editorials are intended to serve as the jumping-off point, not the conclusion, to discussion. As part of the Daily Bruin’s commitment to its readers, the board hopes to present a responsible and clear analysis of relevant events and news items affecting the lives of those we serve, but our editorials are not representative of the Daily Bruin’s views on issues as a whole. Read more...

Photo: It’s never too early for UCLA to prepare students, staff and faculty for a devastating earthquake. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Editor’s note: Editorials are intended to serve as the jumping-off point, not the conclusion, to discussion. As part of the Daily Bruin’s commitment to its readers, the board hopes to present a responsible and clear analysis of relevant events and news items affecting the lives of those we serve, but our editorials are not representative of the Daily Bruin’s views on issues as a whole. Read more...

Photo: Wildfires will endanger the lives of UCLA’s students, staff and faculty; there’s no question about it. Administrators must inform community members what response plans look like and prepare them to evacuate, if necessary. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)