This post was updated April 11 at 7:59 p.m. Note: Editorials are intended to serve as the jumping point, and not the conclusion, to discussion. As part of the Daily Bruin’s commitment to its readers, the board hopes to present a responsible and clear analysis of relevant events and news items affecting the lives of those we serve, but our editorials are not representative of the Daily Bruin’s views on issues as a whole. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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April 7, 2:08 pm
Letter to the Editor: CAE continues to support campus inclusivity, envisions a welcoming community
On Jan. 10, 2021, the Daily Bruin published an article describing student reactions to the hiring process for the Center for Accessible Education’s director position. When I was approached to provide information for this article, I was presented with questions related to my vision and primary areas of focus as the new director of CAE. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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April 6, 8:22 am
2021 GSA Elections: Daily Bruin Editorial Board candidate endorsements
Every year, the Graduate Students Association holds a spring quarter election for four executive officer positions that aim to best represent the interests, needs and concerns of UCLA’s graduate student body. Read more...
Photo: (Photo illustration by Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor, Left to right: Courtesy of Rodrigo Vazquez, Isabel Benvenuti, Neda Ashtari & Letty Treviño)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 4, 11:11 am
Opinion: Disparities in COVID‐19 vaccination rates highlight racial inequity
Inequity and division along racial lines appear to be the only constants during this pandemic. The percentage of vaccinated Black Americans compared to total vaccinated individuals is less than the population percentage of Black individuals in every state in the U.S that has reported race and ethnicity data for vaccinated people. Read more...
Photo: Racial disparities in vaccination rates across the U.S. are a symptom of structural racism. The COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to tackle this head-on. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 1, 5:57 pm
Opinion: Bruins’ advocacy efforts remain essential, even with Biden in office
This post was updated April 4 at 5:33 p.m. A nation of progress is one where its people continuously advocate for change. Bruins need to remember this. Read more...
Photo: It’s critical for students to remain informed and aware of President Biden’s policies even if they share his political beliefs. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 1, 1:58 pm
Opinion: Chris Weiland’s delayed dismissal counters UCLA’s dedication to equity, inclusion
This post was updated April 4 at 5:38 p.m. Tolerance and inclusivity are standards that every university should be proud to uphold. Unless, of course, it’s UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Chris Weiland’s reinstatement after his bigoted remarks was a sign that UCLA is not the beacon of inclusivity it claims to be, and moving forward the university needs to do better to earn its students’ trust. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)