The state of California has finally taken notice of several universities’ inadequate sexual assault and sexual harassment policies. UCLA was among four California schools that received recommendations for improvement from a state auditor and should immediately take small, tangible steps to address its shortcomings. There’s a rather simple place to begin doing that. While it’s […]
Author Archives: Zoey Freedman
Zoey Freedman: Installing condom vending machines would promote student health
Buying contraception should be as convenient as buying a late night snack. Universities across the country say they want to promote healthy living and safe sex among their students, yet many of them do not have birth control readily available for students. As a response to this issue, some schools have started putting forms of […]
Zoey Freedman: Dining Services should explore antibiotic-free meat as an option
We often turn to antibiotics when we’re fighting off an infection, but not when we’re enjoying a burger for lunch. Livestock are often fed antibiotics on farms to keep them healthy and fat. But these antibiotics are thought to reduce the effectiveness of human medicines and may lead to a breeding ground for superbugs, or […]
Zoey Freedman: Current counseling unhelpful for undeclared students
I came into college as an undeclared student, and as I near the end of my second year, one thing hasn’t changed – I’m still undeclared. Throughout my first year, I was continually reassured by both my peers and counselors that I still had time to choose a major and should just enjoy my classes […]
Zoey Freedman: Proposed e-cigarette regulation conflicts with personal choice
The sound of clicking lighters is increasingly being replaced by glowing light and silent vapor. This is a part of a trend across the nation toward the adoption of e-cigarettes as a replacement for old-fashioned tobacco smokes. But if a measure before the Los Angeles City Council gains traction, you might soon see this trend […]
Zoey Freedman: Small steps could promote sustainability on UCLA’s Hill
The Instagram posts of cloudless winter days and beach excursions in January coming from UCLA students have made the pristine climate in Los Angeles a cliche on social media. But sun-kissed weather has its drawbacks, including the nearly annual need to conserve water to avoid running through California’s limited water supply. In particular, Gov. Jerry […]
Zoey Freedman: UCLA needs to smooth transition from plastic bags
The age-old question of “paper or plastic?” is out of fashion in Los Angeles, replaced by the quandary of whether to shell out an extra 10 cents for paper bags at the register. Following the implementation of a long-debated ordinance, shoppers in the city of Los Angeles will no longer have access to plastic grocery […]