Last week a Bruins for Israel board member published an op-ed centered on vilifying Students for Justice in Palestine. In fact, calling SJP divisive is the main theme in nearly every op-ed opposing our work, from events to protests, to divestment. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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February 9, 12:47 am
Submission: SJP emphasizes that pro-Palestinian does not mean anti-Israeli
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 9, 12:44 am
Zoey Freedman: UCLA senior surveys overlooks importance of mental health
Graduating seniors may feel emotional as they prepare to exit UCLA with pomp and circumstance, but as far as the school is concerned, it’s all a matter of nostalgia – mental health has got nothing to do with it. Read more...
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Opinion, Podcasts
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February 9, 12:00 am
No Offense, But: Love
Valentine’s day is around the corner and love is in the air in the newsroom! Special guest stars Jill and Roberto join Chris, Ara and Liberty to discuss some of the most burning questions surrounding love and dating. Read more...
Photo: Alice Lin/Daily Bruin
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 8, 6:28 am
Anastasia Lukianchikov: Diversity requirement is a small step in the right direction
This column represents the first in a series on the diversity requirement at UCLA. This week, columnist Anastasia Lukianchikov explores both the good and bad of the requirement, and argues that with some enhancements, it can be a powerful force for good on the campus. Read more...
Photo: (Harishwer Balasubramani/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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February 8, 6:25 am
Editorial: Student group involvement is key to reviving the JazzReggae Festival
After years of taking financial hits, the JazzReggae Festival is a shadow of what it was just a few years ago. This year, the Undergraduate Students Association Council Cultural Affairs Commission has reduced what was a two-day festival with professional artists in 2014 to a five-hour event primarily featuring student performers. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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February 5, 8:26 am
Submission: Armenian students’ protest challenges long history of injustice
Every year, the Armenian Students’ Association at UCLA holds a protest on campus against denial of the Armenian Genocide in order to educate fellow students about the great tragedy of our history, and how it has defined our lives even in the Armenian Diaspora. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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February 5, 8:26 am
Letter to the Editor: Ashe Center provides options for emergency contraception on weekends
The UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center remains committed to the whole health of all UCLA Bruins, including those seeking emergency contraception. While it is true that the Ashe Center is closed on Sundays, students do currently have a number of options when it comes to seeking emergency contraception: 1) Any sexually active female student who is not on birth control can visit the Ashe Center during business hours to obtain a prescription for emergency contraception before they ever plan on using it, or think they may need it. Read more...