The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. In her recent column, “Practical protests give students power,” Alexandra Tashman argues that students should protest for goals that are “tangible, local and relevant” instead of “choosing to tackle too lofty or abstract goals. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 4, 12:00 am
Letter to the editor: Students should tackle large, societal issues
Community, Opinion
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October 4, 12:00 am
Letter to the editor: Entire Congress should not be blamed for government shutdown
In Kristen Taketa’s article, “Government shutdown’s impact on colleges currently minimal,” the Daily Bruin has done its readers a disservice by blaming “Congress” for shutting down the government. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 3, 12:29 am
Natalie Delgadillo: USAC should maintain dialogue with UCOP, reach out to student body
At the Undergraduate Students Association Council meeting Tuesday, councilmembers showed an ability to effectively navigate contentious issues when they unanimously approved a resolution that could have split them along slate lines. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 3, 12:27 am
Conflict between Westwood interest groups hinders shared goal
The Westwood Business Improvement District, a local nonprofit with a $1.3 million budget, is one of several organizations trying to fill empty store fronts, attract customers and generally revitalize Westwood Village. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 2, 1:04 am
Submission: Don’t leave your health behind in college
BY KATYA LAVINE One month ago, I stood atop a platform high in the air, looking out at the treetops of Lake Arrowhead. As I was taking in the beautiful scenery and reflecting on how blessed I was to have a summer job that had brought me here, I suddenly felt my heart begin to race. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 2, 1:00 am
Eitan Arom: UCLA shouldn’t hide behind academic freedom
We like to think our private communications are just that: private. They are insulated, we hope, from the prying eyes of politicians, reporters and corporate lawyers. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 1, 1:55 am
Submission: UCLA professor distressed by appointment of Napolitano as UC president
How would you feel if you were a UCLA student and the incoming University of California president had deported your mom, dad, brother and sister? That’s the simple reason why former Arizona Gov. Read more...
Photo: Napolitano spoke at UCLA in April 2012, while acting as the United States secretary of homeland security. The event was protested by about 45 students. The UC Board of Regents appointed Napolitano UC president in July.