More than 119,589 people diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus live in California. That diagnosis alone has allowed these people to be stigmatized and receive unfair treatment under the law. Read more...
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September 21, 7:46 pm
Emily Merz: Community leaders should value student interests when planning
UCLA is known for its school spirit and energetic student body. But the vacant storefronts and struggling businesses in Westwood Village say otherwise about the surrounding community. Read more...
Photo: It’s common knowledge the Westwood Village needs to be revitalized to draw in diverse businesses that cater to residents’ needs. In order to do that, the Village’s officials need to involve students, not disregard their interests.(Daily Bruin file photo)
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September 21, 7:31 pm
Jacqueline Alvarez: ASUCLA Bookstore needs improved textbook rental system
The United States textbook industry is worth a whopping $14 billion. And Bruins can count on UCLA’s textbook store to contribute to that amount. On average, UCLA students spend more than $1,000 each school year for textbooks and other course materials. Read more...
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September 10, 8:34 pm
Erin Nguyen: Researchers should make findings more accessible with social media
Thanks to federal funding, the United States has been a world power in science research since World War II. Unfortunately, quack science is giving research a bad name – people distrust science when conflicting reports emerge such as those stating that everything we eat both cures and causes cancer. Read more...
Photo: Research funding from the federal government has decreased due to lack of support from politicians for scientific developments. In order to increase funding, scientists should communicate their discoveries and work through mainstream platforms on social media. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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September 4, 11:14 pm
Abhishek Shetty: Mayor should focus on city, not on building national political image
Placing bumper stickers on cars won’t transform you from a relatively unknown mayor to the 2020 New Hampshire Democratic primary winner. That’s a message that needs to be sent to whichever swing state or donor’s house Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is in right now. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has been trying to gain political recognition in other states, signaling his ambition to be a Democratic nominee for a future presidency. (Courtesy Photo)
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August 28, 10:47 am
Stuart Key: New Senate bills would help undocumented Californians if passed
Nearly 2.5 million undocumented Californians, including nearly 600 of our fellow Bruins, have found themselves in a precarious position this year: President Donald Trump may decide where they get to call home. Read more...
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August 20, 10:48 pm
Chris Busco: UCLA service groups must do work that actually benefits communities
“We the optimists.” For years, these few, yet potent, words have fanned the flames of inspiration among thousands of eager incoming UCLA freshmen ready to conquer the world through community service and volunteering. Read more...