UCLA is up to its waist in problems after students were up their ankles in dirty water last week. Last week, a water main burst on Sunset Boulevard, wasting about 20 million gallons of water and flooding parts of campus during one of California’s most severe droughts in recent memory. Read more...
Opinion
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August 6, 11:13 pm
Aram Ghoogasian: UCLA should up water conservation efforts in wake of flood
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 4, 1:19 am
Travis Fife: Family history helps us appreciate present experiences
A deaf and drunken priest who couldn’t speak English and was a little too handsy with my mom and aunt wasn’t the preferred tour guide when trying to understand the history of a 13th century church. Read more...
Photo: The cemetery in Bribir, Croatia is where Fife’s great-great grandmother is buried. Fife visited the cemetery this summer with his grandmother and other family members to connect to their family’s roots and learn about their past. (Courtesy of Travis Fife)
Editorials, Opinion
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August 4, 1:02 am
Editorial: Election Board chair should focus on long-term changes
For the first time in several years, the Undergraduate Students Association Council has appointed an Election Board chair before the start of fall quarter, as per the council’s bylaws. Read more...
Opinion
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July 30, 12:04 pm
Jordan Lee: NFL training camps highlight what to watch for in upcoming season
NFL training camps are now underway for all 32 teams, which means I can now start neglecting other parts of my life to overanalyze rich guys’ playing a game. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 28, 2:05 am
Submission: Stop pushing political correctness, focus instead on real issues
Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul stated, “The original intent to stop outright racist, sexist or homophobic language does nothing to change people’s attitudes and language.” He was referring to society’s constant attempts to call out offensive language and push political correctness. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 28, 12:59 am
Aram Ghoogasian: UC harms public image with administrator pay increases
If you or I received a base pay increase after going seven years without one, it likely wouldn’t raise any eyebrows. But university administrators aren’t paid like you and me. Read more...
Photo: (The Daily Californian) At their most recent meeting, the UC Board of Regents approved a three percent base salary increase for some senior level administrators, including UCLA’s Chancellor Gene Block.