This post was updated Oct. 31 at 4:14 p.m. I love Google. I love the sleek, minimalist and colorful aesthetics of its products and the convenience of a centralized, easily accessible cloud. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Illustrations director)
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October 26, 7:51 pm
Opinion: Cape Town, South Africa embraces vibrant community despite systemic injustices
“Welcome to the Mother City.” As I stepped onto African soil for the first time, I was met with this powerful greeting at the Cape Town International Airport. Read more...
Photo: A collage of Laila Wheeler is pictured at Hout Bay, Garden Route and Muizenburg Beach (left to right). (Courtesy of Laila Wheeler)
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October 22, 8:03 pm
Opinion: Subject of racial representation remains divisive after affirmative action’s end
This post was updated April 25 at 8:02 p.m. In June, the United States Supreme Court eliminated the use of race-conscious admissions in colleges and universities across the country by a vote of 6-3. Read more...
Photo: Janss Steps is pictured. The recent overturning of affirmative action paints an uncertain picture of the future of admissions across the nation. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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October 20, 11:52 am
Opinion: Ensuring safety for Jewish students on campus requires stronger action from UCLA
For most Bruins, the morning of Oct. 7 marked the first home football game of the quarter and an exciting day at the Rose Bowl. For me, it signified the start of a heartbreaking war between Israel – the Jewish homeland – and Hamas, the Iran-supported, Gaza-governing militant group that the United States has declared a terrorist organization. Read more...
Photo: The Bruin Statue on UCLA’s campus is pictured. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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October 19, 8:41 pm
Opinion: Finding the balance between self-improvement and self-discovery
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 11:26 a.m. The start of the pandemic marked the beginning of my infatuation with self-improvement. In late 2020, my brother and I started working out in our basement. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Russell Ahmed poses for a portrait in exercise gear. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 12, 8:58 pm
Opinion: Bridging generations and embracing change can inspire self-growth
My heart pounded faster as the taxi turned onto the familiar street from my childhood. Steam was wafting from a nearby dumpling house and children were gathered around a row of concession stands. Read more...
Photo: (Katherine Wang/Daily Bruin)
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October 10, 4:15 pm
Beyond Bruin Walk: Removal of McCarthy as House speaker reveals congressional dysfunction
This post was updated Oct. 10 at 9:39 p.m. On Oct. 3, California Rep. Kevin McCarthy became the first speaker of the House in the history of the United States to be removed by a congressional vote. Read more...
Photo: Kevin McCarthy’s removal as House Speaker highlights Congressional dysfunction and its consequences. (Wikimedia common courtesy photo by Martin Falbisoner)