The Daily Bruin Editorial Board endorses Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary because the experience she gained as first lady, her two terms spent as a senator from New York and her service as secretary of state under President Barack Obama’s administration have given her the political understanding necessary to effectively carry out her […]
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Editorial: UCLA’s composting is wasted opportunity for biofuel production
UCLA has sustained interest in reducing waste over the years, but it might have lost its interest in innovation. While the 45 tons of food waste and biodegradable packaging its dining halls produce every month are all composted, UCLA has had trouble thinking outside the box. UC Irvine, on the other hand, has turned its […]
Editorial: Publishing petitioners’ names serves no purpose, leads to safety concerns
A petition calling for the Social Justice Referendum’s disqualification was declared null last week after signatories decided to withdraw their names from the submission. While not the case for all who withdrew, many former signatories said they felt uncomfortable after learning their names were circulated among supporters of the referendum after the petition was made […]
Editorial: Westwood bike lanes worth consideration, may enhance citywide mobility
We may never know what a Westwood Boulevard bike lane would look like if we give in to speculation prematurely. Safety has been the number one issue in the prolonged Westwood bike lane debate. Cyclists often use the street because it is the most direct route to UCLA and think a bike lane would make […]
Editorial: Funding for undocumented immigrants needs more permanent solution
Last Wednesday, University of California President Janet Napolitano promised $8.4 million in annual funding to support undocumented students through 2019. The money is an extension of the $5 million Napolitano dedicated for undocumented UC students when she came into office in 2013. The funding was set to expire in June, but new annual funds will […]
Editorial: USAC election code should be reformed to ensure fairness in future
Multiple instances of egregious rule-breaking done during the last week’s Undergraduate Students Association Council election have shown there is a serious need for another reform to the election code. The Daily Bruin Editorial Board urges the USAC Election Board to seriously consider the following ideas, as they will clarify the code, close off exploitable loopholes […]
Editorial: Thank you, UCLA
Thank you, UCLA. Nearly 6,800 students voted last week to pass a referendum that will ensure the long-term survival of UCLA’s student media, including the Daily Bruin. To the average student, the referendum may not seem like a big deal – a $3 student fee increase – but for more than 500 staffers at the […]