Graduating from college typically means walking away with a degree and a diploma, but at this point it could mean walking away with a sexually transmitted infection as well. Read more...
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Opinion
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January 7, 12:00 am
Alexandra Tashman: LET’S ACT! press release of campaign finances lacks transparency
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is no stranger to debate – from divestment to surplus funding to election codes, there’s no shortage of tough topics for the council to tackle. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 6, 12:02 am
Arthur Wang: ‘The Interview’ showing misses discussion on race, gender
The saga surrounding the now-controversial film “The Interview,” a comedy that depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, transformed an otherwise mediocre film into an unlikely cultural touchstone of 2014. Read more...
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Editorials, Opinion
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January 5, 5:41 am
Editorial: New petition doesn’t accurately reflect student body
Student government representatives and several UCLA student groups have been deliberate and clear in their support of an undergraduate diversity course requirement. But a new petition signed by a group of 59 professors and administrators could jeopardize the requirement already approved by student representatives. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 5, 4:42 am
USAC must change election code to protect democracy
Student elections are often won by the most visible candidates. The hefty financial backing necessary to create this visibility in turn creates a bottleneck effect that shrinks the pool of potential student leaders to those who are well-connected enough to run. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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December 15, 3:19 am
Kunal Patel: Students should explore options before pursuing medical career
We all attend college for different reasons, but an underlying goal for me was to achieve some form of success. For a while, my definition of success meant a highly prestigious and financially rewarding career as a doctor. Read more...
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Editorials, Opinion
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December 15, 2:46 am
Editorial: Police attempts to silence protesters perpetuate justice system issues
Police response to the recent protests about law enforcement officers’ interactions with black and brown men has been spectacularly disappointing. Disturbingly, police have been strategically attempting to silence the speech of those who are protesting the officers themselves and the criminal justice system they uphold. Read more...