Dear UCLA students and employees, We, the undersigned, are UCLA faculty who stand united against acts of hate and bigotry directed at our students and fellow employees in the wake of the election of Donald Trump. Words and acts of hate are forms of violence that threaten our mission as a public research university committed […]
Author Archives: Chris Campbell
Chris Campbell: Political vitriol must end with election
Happy Election Day, Bruins! Yes, America’s bloodiest boxing match will finally come to a close Tuesday. After clocking in more than 500 rounds – one per day – with some punches connecting harder than others, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are on their final stand. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are trembling in their seats […]
No Offense, But: Slacktivism and Trick-or-Treating
This week, the Daily Bruin’s official Opinion podcast is joined by seasoned columnists Aaron Julian and Kristina Iliopoulos, and we tackle some of the most pressing issues facing college students: Facebook activism and trick-or-treating. So strap on your seat belts and hold on tight as you join Opinion editor Chris Campbell and assistant Opinion editor […]
No Offense, But Art and Pasta
The Daily Bruin’s weekly opinion podcast is back once more with Opinion editor Chris Campbell and assistant Opinion editor Keshav Tadimeti. First, they talk about the grand opening of the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center – the swankiest hotel at UCLA. Then, they discuss #NationalPastaDay and other marketing ploys from food companies.
Chris Campbell: Mike Pence must be held accountable for role in Donald Trump’s campaign
Although last night’s presidential debate had not yet happened as I’m writing this column, I can already tell you what happened: Republican nominee Donald Trump dodged the questions he was asked and instead recited some lines taken out of a conspiracy theorist’s Mad Libs, exciting his supporters and further alienating everyone else. We can take […]
Chris Campbell: Westwood Village needs to diversify businesses to become commercial destination
I’m writing the rough draft of this column in a booth at the Westwood Denny’s, my favorite restaurant of well, anywhere. But as much as I love the delicious eats and free Wi-Fi this diner offers, it’s a shame that it’s one of the few businesses open in Westwood Village past 10 p.m. By now, […]
No Offense, But: The New Year
No Offense, the Daily Bruin’s opinion radio show, is back for another year! Each week, the Opinion staff will share their thoughts on events and trends happening at UCLA and beyond. This week, Opinion editor Chris Campbell and Assistant Opinion editor Keshav Tadimeti kick off the fun by talking about UCLA Health’s program to bring […]