On my first day of organic chemistry class, my professor told us to look to the person on our left, then our right and expect one of the three of us to drop or fail the class. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 21, 10:35 pm
Andrew Kim: Rent-control policies must be updated to address homelessness in LA
In the fight against homelessness, the city of Los Angeles is lacking control over its rent control. Treating homelessness is an issue that has drawn major attention at the ballot box, and LA voters are eager to approach the problem. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles’ housing problem is nothing new to Angelenos. If LA really wants to address its longstanding issue, it needs to implement rent control measures to make housing more affordable. (Creative Commons photo by Will Beback via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 21, 10:30 pm
Abhishek Shetty: Student Conduct Committee must increase transparency, student input
“We understand the importance of including students in critical discussions,” wrote Maria Blandizzi, dean of students, in a letter to the editor last year. Turns out there’s still some understanding to do. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Student Affairs is housed in Murphy Hall. The Office of the Dean of Students has faced criticism for allegedly excluding students from disciplinary hearings. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Community, Opinion
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February 21, 6:56 pm
Submission: CALPIRG’s fracking ban advocacy is part of larger sustainability goal
As any Californian knows, we’ve seen our fair share of earthquakes and water shortages. Yet we still allow fracking, a natural gas and oil extraction method that exacerbates both issues, in our state. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 20, 9:45 pm
Emily Merz: Westwood needs to protect the rights of the Village’s street vendors
While walking around Westwood Village, many UCLA students will pass a couple street vendors selling fruit. Little do students realize that these vendors could face deportation if charged with a misdemeanor for street vending. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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February 20, 9:44 pm
Editorial: UCLA needs to be transparent about disciplinary hearings procedure
Disciplinary hearings are the university’s equivalent to a justice system. Students who are accused of violating the conduct code are supposed to be judged by a panel of their peers and faculty. Read more...