This post was updated Jan. 22 at 2:27 p.m. Editor’s note: Editorials do not represent the Daily Bruin as a whole. The board encourages readers to respond to our editorials at dailybruin.com/submit. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 30, 8:26 pm
Opinion: UCLA should further research harmful effects of artificial turf
In the age of sustainability, green energy and environmentalism, “natural” always seems better than “artificial.” However, when discussing natural grass fields or artificial turf, the reality is much more nuanced. Read more...
Photo: Artificial turf, replacing natural grass, now spans UCLA’s Intramural Field. The use of artificial turf, made using toxic and carcinogenic industrial chemicals known as PFASs, should be reexamined at UCLA’s sports fields in order to safeguard the health and well-being of student-athletes. (Bryan Palmero/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 27, 8:56 pm
Editorial: UCLA must provide support, raise awareness for Iranian community
Editor’s note: Editorials do not represent the Daily Bruin as a whole. The board encourages readers to respond to our editorials at dailybruin.com/submit. Opposition to systemic misogyny and state repression in Iran has provoked profound civil unrest and a growing women-centered political movement. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 25, 8:22 pm
Opinion: Biden’s visits to Westwood, Brentwood highlight need for campaign finance reform
Biden’s recent Los Angeles visit was full of stops showing he cared about ordinary Americans. He spoke about public transportation, gave a speech on lowering the cost of health care and even stopped by Tacos 1986. Read more...
Photo: (David Rimer/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 25, 8:17 pm
Opinion: UCLA’s use of Detect raises freedom of expression concern
This post was updated Nov. 5 at 11:07 p.m. A new and shocking report revealed UCLA has been secretly surveilling its students’ activities online. The report, released by The Dallas Morning News, tracked universities’ use of Detect, previously named Social Sentinel, to obtain information from students’ social media accounts. Read more...
Photo: (Maddie Rausa/Daily Bruin)