There is a clear need for upgraded bicycle safety in Westwood. The local cyclist community’s ongoing struggle to get a bike lane on Westwood Boulevard from UCLA to Pico Boulevard is being stalled once more by the Westwood Neighborhood Council. Cyclists entering UCLA come from Westwood Boulevard at higher rates than most other entrances on […]
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Editorial: Changes in interview format risk Chancellor Block’s accountability
For the majority of his time as chancellor of UCLA, Gene Block has had an hour-long interview with the full Daily Bruin Editorial Board each quarter to discuss student life and campus policy. But recent changes by the chancellor and his media team are jeopardizing the newspaper’s access to the university’s top administrator. Last week, […]
Editorial: Removal of controversial USAC video breaches code of transparency
In just four weeks, an on-campus controversy about anti-Semitism has gone global. On Thursday, The New York Times published an article recounting the Undergraduate Students Association Council Feb. 10 meeting, in which four councilmembers called into question Rachel Beyda’s ability to serve on the USAC Judicial Board because of her Jewish identity and her involvement […]
Editorial: Gov. Brown should return Napolitano’s effort to find common ground
At a time when good options seem limited, University of California President Janet Napolitano has seemingly found a way to stretch a budget. Napolitano recently announced that the entire UC system will cap the number of admitted students at the same number as last year if the state doesn’t give the University significantly more funding. […]
Editorial: Costly delays in implementing UCPath reflect poorly on UC
What was supposed to be one of the University of California’s biggest cost-saving initiatives is draining hundreds of millions of dollars and lagged in development for more than four years. Now, because of yet another logistical delay, it will take even longer and likely cost more money for the University to see any benefits of […]
Editorial: Ballot measures would cut election fatigue, boost turnout
Low voter turnout rates in local elections are an embarrassing problem that paints an inaccurate picture of the people of Los Angeles and what they want from their elected officials. Part of the reason behind these low rates, though, is fatigue from voters being regularly dragged to the polls. Fortunately, there are two measures on […]
Editorial: Communities’ unified response to offensive posters a welcome surprise
What started out as a particularly bad week for campus climate at UCLA has turned into a rare moment of respect and solidarity among two communities whose relationship has often been politically and personally fraught. Now, it’s the responsibility of every UCLA student and administrator to capitalize on this moment of magnanimity and remind everyone […]