Associated Students UCLA is many things, but utilizing space well isn’t one of them. ASUCLA, the campus entity that oversees Ackerman Union, is projected to lose nearly $1.3 million this fiscal year because of declining textbook sales and a minimum wage increase. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 19, 10:40 pm
Erin Nguyen: UCLA should make available a variety of inclusive sexual health products
Sex! OK, now that I have your attention, let’s talk about a serious problem affecting college students. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report saying the number of sexually transmitted infections in America reached a record high, with college-aged people composing half of the affected population. Read more...
Photo: UCLA installed a health vending machine in Ackerman Union earlier this week. The machine offers products such as condoms, pregnancy tests and miscellaneous school items. UCLA needs to diversify the products sold in these machines, though, to cater to all students. (Kathy Zhou/Daily Bruin)
Community, Opinion
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October 19, 10:27 pm
Submission: USAC president condemns council’s change to election code
The Undergraduate Students Association Council president is arguably one of the most privileged and influential student positions at UCLA, given its access, platform and resources. The president, however, is limited in their power: They can only vote in the event of a tie on any council measure. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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October 19, 12:31 pm
No Offense, But: Report cards
No Offense is back for another week! Join Opinion editor Keshav Tadimeti and assistant Opinion editor Abhishek Shetty as they talk about the University of California Student Association’s plan to grade UC Regents on their engagement with students. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 18, 10:41 pm
Submission: Students should practice civil discourse, not suppress opposing views
Young Americans for Freedom at UCLA condemns the protesters from Refuse Fascism Los Angeles who temporarily suspended the question-and-answer portion of the panel titled “What Is Civil Discourse? Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 18, 10:37 pm
Editorial: UC Regents, students would benefit from detailed reports over letter grades
Students soon won’t be the only ones in the University of California system worrying about their grades. The UC Student Association is planning to release a UC Regent Report Card, which will annually grade the performance of members of the UC Board of Regents based on their transparency and votes on issues that affect students, as well as how often they interact with students. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 18, 12:55 am
UCLA should increase access to clubs by providing improved online resources
The defining UCLA experience is trying to avoid organizations flyering on Bruin Walk. Clubs must accost students as they head to class or swarm Dickson Plaza each fall for the Enormous Activities Fair to ensure everyone knows they exist. Read more...