When President Donald Trump ran for office in 2016, he promised, among many things, to build a sky-high border wall, stem travel into the country and bring law and order back to the U.S. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 15, 11:32 pm
Tabatha Lewis: UCLA employees should be able to use recreational marijuana
Marijuana may be legal in California, but depending on your luck, UCLA could fire you for using or even just possessing it. Earlier this year, California made it legal for adults age 21 or over to use and possess marijuana in the state, following the passage of Proposition 64 in 2016. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 15, 11:17 pm
Emily Merz: UCLA Housing should support students instead of catering to residents
UCLA’s administration revealed grandiose plans last year in light of enrollment increases: It would add three new residence halls and two new apartment complexes in Westwood by 2021. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 15, 2:19 am
Mariah Furtek: BPool would be safe alternative to ride sharing
You’ve just packed an overnight bag and you’re standing in your dorm at 9:30 p.m. on a Friday night, about to walk to Westwood and get into a stranger’s car. Read more...
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Editorials, Opinion
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February 15, 2:18 am
Editorial: UCLA Housing price hikes should be explained, not arbitrary
UCLA Housing’s motto on paper is “Hospitality First!” In reality, though, it should be something along the lines of “Hospitality first – at an arbitrary price.” UCLA Housing proposed a housing rate hike earlier this year for graduate students living in university housing. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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February 14, 10:24 am
No Offense, But: Apartments and Valentine’s Day
No Offense is back for another week! Join Opinion editor Keshav Tadimeti, assistant Opinion editor Abhishek Shetty and Opinion columnist Chris Busco as they talk about the security of UCLA’s university apartments. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 14, 1:25 am
Clea Wurster: Proposed housing bill should include language to prevent gentrification
No one understands the housing crisis in California better than Angelenos looking for reasonable rent. Californians are constantly on the lookout for a better solution and state Sen. Read more...