The value of study abroad programs should not be undermined because of the increased risk of terrorist attacks. Student safety should be paramount, but there are risks that are unavoidable. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 31, 8:02 pm
Editorial: In the face of terror, UC should not curb study abroad
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 24, 10:42 pm
Chris Campbell: Sanchez needs conservative, independent votes to win Senate seat
The 2016 presidential contest is becoming as heated as the Los Angeles summer. The Republican and Democratic parties are holding their nominating conventions, and much like the inescapable LA heat, we can’t expect a break from the presidential invectives until November. Read more...
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Community, Opinion
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July 21, 2:02 pm
Submission: College students should advocate for modern, relevant sex education
The Republican party’s platform on sex education is caught in a 1920s time warp. The Republican party is running on a platform that would establish same-sex classrooms and an abstinence curriculum in efforts to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 17, 9:52 pm
Kristina Iliopoulos: ‘Pokemon Go’ brings camaraderie, adventure to campus
Last week on a Wednesday Eevee-ning, I was in my life sciences lab dissecting a rat. I pretended to be sick from the sight of some still-beating hearts and the odor that comes from a rat that freshly died for science and I left the room to grab water. Read more...
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Editorials, Opinion
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July 17, 9:47 pm
Editorial: Los Angeles must prioritize enforceability in new Airbnb regulations
Last week, Santa Monica convicted its first Airbnb host since it passed new short-term rental regulations last year. The law, regarded as one of the strictest in the country, prevents homeowners from renting out entire residences for less than 30 days at a time. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 10, 8:56 pm
Abhishek Shetty: Clinton’s college affordability plan traps students into workfare scheme
NPR reported that Sen. Bernie Sanders is ready to endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday, with her proposal to eliminate college tuition for certain students instigating the move. Read more...
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Community, Opinion
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July 7, 3:06 pm
Letter to the Editor: UCLA administration works to keep communication with students open
In his June 27 column, “Administration should improve communication with undergraduates,” Keshav Tadimeti raises some valid points. While we are always looking for ways to enhance communication, it is important to remember that interactions between UCLA leadership and students go far beyond what is outlined in the column. Read more...