Wednesday, April 1

Opinion: UCLA language program cuts undermine commitment to diversity

This post was updated March 3 at 6:42 p.m. Studying a new language is more than memorizing words. It allows learners to hear new perspectives, sheds light on international issues and offers community to heritage speakers. Read more...

Photo: Students in class are pictured above. Columnist Alessandra Kahn argues that by cutting language programs, UCLA damages community and learning. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Opinion: Reading between lines: Students should be taught value of literacy

This post was updated March 3 at 4:06 p.m. Literacy is defined as the ability to read and write. Researchers drown the public with copious amounts of harrowing studies, citing that younger generations can no longer read or write. Read more...

Photo: The Grace M. Hunt Memorial English Reading Room is pictured. Reading allows students to build empathy and better understand the world around them, writes columnist Gabrielle Do. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)






Opinion: Vice Chancellor Michael Beck must answer questions about UCLA’s spending

This post was updated March 11 at 8:24 p.m. Former UCLA Chief Financial Officer Stephen Agostini alleged that UCLA is running an annual budget deficit of more than $400 million, in a recent interview with the Daily Bruin. Read more...

Photo: Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck is pictured. Columnist Ruby Galbraith argues that Beck must be more transparent with students. (Daily Bruin file photo)