This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:04 p.m. An increasingly polarized political battle is being fought within school walls. At the forefront of this conflict in California, conservative school boards – most recently the Chino Valley Unified School District – have been attempting to institute policies that notify families and parents about the gender identity of their children. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 8, 3:36 pm
Op-ed: UCLA lacks accommodations for students who need sensory-friendly spaces on campus
This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:07 p.m. As a publicly-funded university that prides itself on having a diverse student body, UCLA has a legal and ethical responsibility to provide accommodations that support the unique needs of all students. Read more...
Opinion
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October 5, 6:04 pm
North versus South Campus: Students are more than major stereotypes
This post was updated Oct. 5 at 7:12 p.m. “Hey! What major are you studying?” This is one of the most common introductory questions students get asked, yet one that many have come to dread. Read more...
Photo: The divide between North and South Campus majors creates a complex journey for students, entwined with societal and familial expectations, and emphasizes the need to appreciate the diverse community they collectively form. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Editorials, Opinion
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October 5, 3:51 pm
Editorial: Arrest data shows that LAPD disproportionately targets marginalized communities
This post was updated Oct. 5 at 7:07 p.m. The LAPD has blood on their hands as Black and Latino people continue to be senselessly killed by police violence. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 2, 3:52 pm
The Black Bruin Experience: Bruinettes danceline team’s debut takes historic step for Black inclusion at UCLA
This post was updated Nov. 2 at 10:04 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Elegant Bruinettes made history at the Rose Bowl. The university’s first danceline team performed during UCLA’s Black Excellence football game against North Carolina Central, a historically Black university. Read more...
Photo: The Elegant Bruinettes line up at the Rose Bowl during a UCLA football game. (Courtesy of Kenny Pratt)
Editorials, Opinion
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September 29, 2:35 pm
Editorial: Proposition 1 has the potential to advance California’s mental health programs
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 10:52 p.m. Voters may soon decide whether to fundamentally reshape California’s mental health programs to help people experiencing homelessness. Read more...
