Tuesday, July 28

Op-ed: UCLA must take action to address academic inequities relating to pandemic, racism

The irony is not lost on us. Words, but no action. These contradictions occurred well before our tenure as campus leaders but were first encountered within the 2019-2020 academic year during finals week of winter quarter. Read more...

Photo: Instead of ignoring demands and suggestions from students, UCLA administration must take tangible action on addressing inequities in academics that were made evident during the 2020 spring quarter. (Daily Bruin file photo)







Opinion: LAPD’s racial injustice should be met with defunding, not reform

The LAPD works to protect the rights of all persons – at least that’s what its website says. When it comes to protesters fighting for an end to police brutality, however, the LAPD is all too comfortable dropping this mission entirely. Read more...

Photo: In light of recent protests across the nation that have called attention to the pervasiveness of systemic violence in law enforcement, universities and cities alike must rethink their relationships with local police departments. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)