When a house in California begins to burn, there’s no running for the hills. There’s only building more homes in the same places that used to burn. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 12, 10:59 pm
UCLA needs to keep its promises to support black students, open a resource center
They take your money, they take your energy – but they don’t take your concerns. Admits are told UCLA is where they’ll thrive. However, the reality is that it’s much harder for students to reach their full potentials when the administration that is holding students back is also behind on such promises. Read more...
Photo: African American students have long faced social, economic and health challenges when navigating the American education system. At UCLA, this shouldn’t be the case. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 12, 10:55 pm
New voting system in LA County is needed but poses risks for presidential election
Los Angeles County is ready to bet on a new voting system – but citizens shouldn’t be so sure yet. In 2020, the country will vote on whether or not the current president will stay in office. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations director)
Editorials, Opinion
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November 11, 10:25 pm
Editorial: UC response to pulling of presidential debate from UCLA indicates neglect of AFSCME
The Democratic National Committee pulled its presidential debate from UCLA’s campus, and the fault lies squarely on the University of California’s shoulders. That is to say, the UC took its characteristic approach of unwavering stubbornness. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 11, 10:24 pm
There is more UCLA could do to build college pipeline for African American students
Systemic issues need systemic solutions. And often, those solutions mean starting from the ground up. Across the nation, black students are still facing the consequences of generations of institutionalized racism – and their education is suffering the costs. Read more...
Photo: K-12 African American students in Los Angeles area face hardships that hurt their chances of applying to college. UCLA should support student organizations that help those students pursue their college degrees. (Daily Bruin file photo)
