This post was updated June 21, 2023, at 2:31 p.m. The coronavirus pandemic has drastically upended life in the most unforeseeable ways. At UCLA, our community is remarkably united by similar feelings of loss, confusion and concern, but also by light, hope and the perspective that the pandemic has brought to the forefront. Read more...
Opinion
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May 13, 1:58 pm
Columns From Quarantine: The difficulties of long distance when an end to stay-at-home orders is uncertain
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 12, 6:34 pm
Columns From Quarantine: With four-year timeline gone, maybe a shortened college experience can be enough
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: As a third-year student, Rachel Sarrafzadeh felt a sense of sadness over the loss of her spring quarter. More than anything, though, the uncertain future looms larger than ever. (Courtesy of Rachel Sarrafzadeh)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 12, 5:46 pm
Universal access is not the same as equitable access when it comes to COVID-19 tests
Location, location, location. A mantra in real estate and an unfortunate reality for proper access to health care. In Los Angeles County, those who live in low-income communities are three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than those in wealthier areas. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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May 11, 6:59 pm
Editorial: Title IX rule changes can deter students from reporting cases of sexual violence
One step forward, two steps back. This is an evident theme in the Trump administration – unabashedly implementing regressive measures, which undo protections for individuals who are undocumented, LGBTQ+ populations and the environment. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 11, 3:17 pm
Columns From Quarantine: Maintaining mental health in quarantine, reflecting moods in tunes
This post was updated May 11 at 6:22 p.m. 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: (Emily Dembinski and Sophie Kehl/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 8, 5:34 pm
UCLA’s grading portals miss mark on tracking progress when students need it most
For students around the globe, the past month has been riddled with adjustments to online learning. But for many UCLA students, challenges with the university’s portals – Common Collaboration and Learning Environment and MyUCLA – are nothing new. Read more...
Photo: UCLA is online-only, and students need easy access to updated grades now more than ever. Unfortunately, CCLE and MyUCLA lack the efficiency to provide succinct grading information in one place. (Daily Bruin file photo)