Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 26, 7:51 pm
Opinion: Cape Town, South Africa embraces vibrant community despite systemic injustices
“Welcome to the Mother City.” As I stepped onto African soil for the first time, I was met with this powerful greeting at the Cape Town International Airport. Read more...
Photo: A collage of Laila Wheeler is pictured at Hout Bay, Garden Route and Muizenburg Beach (left to right). (Courtesy of Laila Wheeler)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 24, 9:31 pm
Editorial: Sen. Laphonza Butler’s past work for UC Regents, labor orgs promises active term
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 9:55 p.m. Long before she arrived in the United States Senate, Laphonza Butler was making history. Butler, originally from Mississippi, began a lengthy and storied career as a labor organizer after graduating from Jackson State University in 2001. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 22, 8:03 pm
Opinion: Subject of racial representation remains divisive after affirmative action’s end
This post was updated April 25 at 8:02 p.m. In June, the United States Supreme Court eliminated the use of race-conscious admissions in colleges and universities across the country by a vote of 6-3. Read more...
Photo: Janss Steps is pictured. The recent overturning of affirmative action paints an uncertain picture of the future of admissions across the nation. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 20, 11:52 am
Opinion: Ensuring safety for Jewish students on campus requires stronger action from UCLA
For most Bruins, the morning of Oct. 7 marked the first home football game of the quarter and an exciting day at the Rose Bowl. For me, it signified the start of a heartbreaking war between Israel – the Jewish homeland – and Hamas, the Iran-supported, Gaza-governing militant group that the United States has declared a terrorist organization. Read more...
Photo: The Bruin Statue on UCLA’s campus is pictured. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 19, 8:41 pm
Opinion: Finding the balance between self-improvement and self-discovery
This post was updated Oct. 21 at 11:26 a.m. The start of the pandemic marked the beginning of my infatuation with self-improvement. In late 2020, my brother and I started working out in our basement. Read more...
Photo: Opinion columnist Russell Ahmed poses for a portrait in exercise gear. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 19, 8:24 pm
Editorial: UCLA Housing should prevent future infestations by revamping cleaning protocols
Editor’s Note: Editorials do not represent the Daily Bruin as a whole. The Board encourages readers to respond to our editorials at dailybruin.com/submit. Students weren’t the only ones moving into university-owned housing at the start of the quarter. Read more...