If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you may have heard about the massive farmer protests in India that were sparked by the passing of three agricultural laws this past September. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 23, 10:56 am
Opinion: UCLA can continue to combat intolerance by increasing LGBTQ studies funding
UCLA may represent a beacon of progressivism and inclusivity for LGBTQ students. But a closer look reveals holes in this perfect image. UCLA has sponsored groundbreaking LGBTQ research for more than 50 years, which is longer than most other universities in the United States. Read more...
Photo: UCLA needs to support its LGBTQ+ community by allocating more funds to educational programs that uplift LGBTQ+ voices. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Editorials, Opinion
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February 22, 2:41 pm
Editorial: True Bruin Values must be upheld in the face of Christian Secor’s hateful rhetoric
A UCLA student made national news this week for his involvement in the insurrection at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6. To many Bruins, Christian Secor’s involvement in the insurrection – and subsequent arrest by the FBI at his Costa Mesa home Tuesday – was no surprise. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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February 22, 2:33 pm
Letter to the editor: Criticism of UCLA’s program is unwarranted, only gives partial view of program
Dear Daily Bruin Editorial Board, I write in response to your recent Enterprise article, “Lights, Camera, Inaction.” I graduated from UCLA’s Screenwriting MFA program in the spring of 2020. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 20, 2:22 pm
Opinion: Students have obligation to engage with community, give attention to global issues
Ignorance may be bliss when it comes to international affairs, but it’s also selfish. The pandemic has forced us all to reckon with the ways gaining an education has become harder for some of our peers during remote learning. Read more...
Photo: (Vaibhavi Patankar/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 19, 4:18 pm
Opinion: Adherence to COVID-19 guidelines imperative to protecting homeless population
COVID-19 guidelines may have changed for Los Angeles County, but the virus is still very much a threat. LA County has seen a total of more than 1 million cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Read more...
Photo: COVID-19 infection rates in Los Angeles may be falling, but that’s no excuse for Angelenos to stop following public health guidelines. In what may be the last months of the pandemic, Angelenos should remain alert and aware, especially for the sake of people experiencing homelessness. (Daily Bruin file photo)