When I first came to college, I promised to leave anything related to graphic design behind. I loved design and graphics, but there was no way I would be able to use it in the future. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Aileen Nguyen)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 10, 6:08 pm
UCLA needs targeted mental health resources, partnering with BeyGOOD is a start
It’s no secret that the recent pandemic has stripped our everyday lives of normalcy. And for all of us, coping can be difficult. But it’s undeniable that less privileged demographics are not only bearing the brunt of this crisis, they’re also enduring trauma outside of the pandemic. Read more...
Photo: UCLA must take advantage of its recent partnership with the Beygood Initiative to expand mental health resources to students, particularly those who come from marginalized backgrounds. (Kyle Icban/Daily Bruin)
Community, Opinion
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June 4, 11:30 am
Op-ed: Faculty must provide finals accommodations as students fight for racial justice
Our UCLA faculty must do better to ensure that, in this moment, students’ grades are a reflection of their resiliency, rather than their trauma. It will never be enough to proclaim that Black Lives Matter, and then proceed to continue teaching classes as if those same Black students are unaffected by what’s happening. Read more...
Photo: In light of ongoing national unrest, faculty must make substantial accommodations wherever possible for finals. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Editorials, Opinion
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June 3, 4:32 am
Editorial: UCLA’s deafening silence on Black Lives Matter movement sanctions complicity, hurts Bruins
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball. But earlier this week, the UCLA baseball stadium named in his memory became a Los Angeles Police Department detention center for protesters participating in the Black Lives Matter movement. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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June 1, 7:52 pm
Editorial Board Q&A with Afrikan Student Union talks protesting, allyship at UCLA
The Daily Bruin Editorial Board supports Black Lives Matter and should have said so sooner amid the national turmoil in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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June 1, 7:03 pm
An effective ally must keep their ears open, remember to be silent is to condone
It is a privilege to be able to turn off the news and continue with normal life. The videos depicting instances of police brutality from this past week are disturbing, horrifying and ugly. Read more...
Photo: Being an ally means more than just posting on social media – it means actively trying to elevate black voices and using privilege to improve the lives of others. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
