Opinion, Opinion Columns
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December 16, 3:40 pm
Opinion: Campuses should cultivate culture of open dialogue, discussions with disagreement
(Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin Staff)
By Chanel Brown
My heart started racing the moment they passed me the microphone. It was a class seminar on the current political landscape of 2024. It was my third year at UCLA.
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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December 15, 7:34 pm
Opinion: Memories may fade, but the feelings they give shape identity
Nostalgia feels like a constant companion as a fourth-year student. College will soon be over, and I will begin the next chapter of my life. As a kid, everything felt endless, but with each passing year, the last times have become clearer to me. Read more...
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December 4, 6:14 pm
Op-ed: We can’t avoid tough conversations about Zionism while claiming academic freedom
In recent weeks, controversy surrounding Israel and Palestine once again roiled UCLA’s campus. This time, the catalyst was a talk by Noura Erakat, a professor at Rutgers University, on the theme of “Revisiting Zionism as a Form of Racism and Racial Discrimination.” Campus critics of the event argued that it lacked balance and contributed to a feeling of unsafety for many Jews on campus. Read more...
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December 3, 5:04 pm
Opinion: To prevent waste, we should aim to give, request gifts with intention
I stared blankly at the text from my cousin requesting I send over my holiday wishlist. It always seems to find me at my most unprepared. Read more...
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December 3, 11:24 am
Opinion: Political debates on campus motivate student voters, spark civic engagement
Imagine this: a student is walking back from class on Bruin Walk. Before they know it, they’re ambushed by a microphone, a camera and a controversial political prompt. Read more...
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December 3, 11:09 am
Editorial: Students must support workers’ efforts, see strikes as more than an inconvenience
Strikes at UCLA are more than just an inconvenience for students. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 went on strike last month after UCLA failed to negotiate a fair contractual agreement with its members. Read more...
