Online classes, uncertain graduation ceremonies and a global pandemic seem like enough stress to warrant taking a Pass/No Pass class. Unfortunately, those classes create a new set of stressors for Bruins with their sights set on graduate school. Read more...
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March 19, 12:33 pm
Editorial: UCLA seniors deserve more than just an online commencement
First it was spring quarter. Then it was graduation. UCLA announced Wednesday via Twitter that commencement ceremonies would be conducted online due to increasing public health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Read more...
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March 9, 9:39 pm
Editorial: UCLA needs to follow lead of other universities, better prepare for COVID-19
This post was updated March 9 at 10:27 p.m. The novel coronavirus nearly hit Westwood last week, prompting UCLA to share its plan for online classes should the outbreak continue. Read more...
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March 8, 9:20 pm
Editorial: Long wait times on Super Tuesday inconvenience student voters
The choice to exercise civic duty shouldn’t be a painful one. But between four hour wait times, crashing voting machines and the impending pressure of work and classes, voting became a chore rather than a privilege for many Bruins. Read more...
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March 4, 10:14 pm
Editorial: UCLA owes students, faculty transparency after callous handling of TFT layoffs
The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television took center stage last month, laying off 11 employees to make up for a lack of funds. The layoffs came in early February, just months after TFT’s former dean Teri Schwartz stepped down Dec. Read more...
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March 2, 2:53 am
Presidential primary candidate endorsement: Elizabeth Warren
There’s no shortage of candidates vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Voters have a former vice president, several senators and a billionaire to choose from. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations Director)
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February 26, 10:59 pm
Daily Bruin Editorial Board 2020 California primary election endorsements
“Yes” on Sydney Kamlager for member of the state Assembly, District 54 Sydney Kamlager’s lengthy legislative record has shown her relentless dedication to her constituents. The editorial board endorses Kamlager for the California Assembly seat representing Westwood in the 54th District because of her demonstrated commitment to students and advocacy for minority populations. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesies of Sydneykai, U.S. House of Representatives & Shawn Calhoun/Wikimedia Commons)