Although not everyone has the bandwidth for it right now, a lot of people are spending their time in isolation working on creative projects. Here at the Daily Bruin, we’ve loved seeing people’s stories, art and food – almost as much as we’ve loved making our own – and it inspired us to bring you this episode packed with stories about creativity. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 7, 3:56 pm
Columns from Quarantine: The stresses and strain of virtual socialization during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable of ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...
Photo: For Opinion columnist Karina Seth, the loss of social interaction in addition to the adjustment to online learning has been a tough journey to navigate. (Courtesy of Karina Seth)
Editorials, Opinion
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May 7, 3:51 pm
Editorial: Demands for COLA remain urgent amid financial instability posed by COVID-19
The pandemic curtailed momentum building behind most activities across campus. But for graduate student protesters, that sentiment applies tenfold to them. In the lead-up to the statewide COVID-19 shutdown, graduate student protests were gaining steam. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 6, 7:24 pm
UCLA’s pandemic response sites lack consolidated, needed information for students
Between a mountain of emails, innumerable links and long-winded statements from administration, UCLA’s communication about the COVID-19 pandemic has done little beyond confusing and frustrating Bruins. Read more...
Photo: Communication between the university and its students is important now more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. And many students don’t even know the university’s official COVID-19 response website exists. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 5, 7:38 pm
UCLA must reach out to senior adults as stay-at-home orders exacerbate isolation
Stay-at-home orders have shifted Los Angeles residents into a new normal of being socially isolated. However, for many older adults, social isolation is far from a new concept. Read more...
Photo: (Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)
Cartoons
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May 5, 5:37 pm
Editorial Cartoon: Mask on
Editorials, Opinion
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May 4, 8:38 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s essential workers must be prioritized with protective measures
COVID-19 has exposed the nationwide flaws in a system lacking worker protection, from weak unemployment provisions to dismal health care services. Closer to home, UCLA isn’t doing much more than the bare minimum – especially when it comes to protecting its essential workers. Read more...