Since former Undergraduate Students Association Council President Devin Murphy resigned from office, USAC has undergone a dramatic shift in leadership. Former Internal Vice President Avinoam Baral has subsequently vacated his position to fill the open presidential role. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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November 20, 2:10 am
Editorial: New internal vice president should have council experience
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 20, 12:50 am
Chloe Lew: Student protests necessary to bring issues to light on campus
There’s a tendency to measure student protests by their sheer size and volume. The more noise the students make, the more successful a demonstration appears. But our college campuses may now be taking the more peaceful route. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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November 19, 12:00 am
Submission: Criticism of UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies is unfounded
The G.E. von Grunebaum Center for Near Eastern Studies at UCLA is one of the oldest and largest such centers in the United States. Its mission is to further understanding of the region through programming, outreach, promoting research and sponsoring instruction in the languages of the region. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 19, 12:00 am
Samah Pirzada: Grand Challenges research a model for real-world teaching
A two-unit companion course to the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, created by members of the Grand Challenges team working toward reaching 100 percent sustainability in Los Angeles by 2050, is paving the way for a new form of education that UCLA should consider implementing. Read more...
Photo: Victoria Chang/Daily Bruin senior staff
Community, Opinion
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November 18, 4:44 am
Submission: UCLA, USC fans should show respect during game
An open letter to the USC and UCLA communities: The historic rivalry between USC and UCLA is one of the greatest traditions in college football, with enthusiasm building long before the game, which this year will take place Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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November 18, 1:29 am
Submission: UCLA community should sustain tobacco-free environment
Thursday is the 39th annual Great American Smokeout, when tobacco users nationally are encouraged to quit. It is also very close to the first anniversary of the University of California’s full implementation of its tobacco-free policy. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 18, 1:01 am
Julia McCarthy: USAC president’s resignation part of bigger problem
Last week, UCLA’s Undergraduate Students Association Council President Devin Murphy resigned. Much of the discussion surrounding his resignation has been centered on Tuesday’s divestment resolution calling for the University of California to divest from American companies that some say contribute to human rights violations in the West Bank and Gaza. Read more...