Author Archives: Chris Campbell

No Offense, But: Mizzou

The University of Missouri has become an epicenter for racial tension following former University President Tim Wolfe’s resignation after protests over his handling of racially charged incidents on campus. In turn, this has sparked a national debate over the place of free speech in modern society. On this week’s episode of “No Offense, But,” Opinion […]

No Offense, But: College Applications

The Daily Bruin’s Opinion podcast is back! As the temperature drops and leaves turn red and fall from the trees, that special time of the year comes once more: college application season. Opinion columnists Chris Campbell, Ara Shirinian, Arthur Wang and Liberty Feliciano dive into the world of the University of California college application. Should […]

Chris Campbell: UCLA should incorporate work experience into early graduation pathways

When public universities face a budget crunch, students typically brace themselves for spending cuts and tuition hikes. That’s what makes the deal reached by Gov. Jerry Brown and University of California President Janet Napolitano last May so refreshing. The deal brings in $436 million of state money to fund the UC’s pension, an annual 4 […]

UCLA Health to open Woodland Hills Westfield location

UCLA Health will open a new clinic Monday in a Woodland Hills Westfield mall, the first phase of a larger expansion project that would bring clinics into retail spaces throughout Los Angeles. The clinic, located in The Village at the Westfield Topanga mall, is UCLA Health’s first retail location. Physicians at the clinic will focus […]

Chris Campbell: UCLA must provide alternative mental health services

College is hard. Exams, homework, extracurricular activities and work cause everyone stress. But for students with mental illness, it can be debilitating. That’s what makes UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS, such a valuable resource on campus. CAPS is the main psychological treatment center on campus and provides services such as individual and group […]

Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Oct. 14

The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments by public officials The council discussed Tuesday’s alleged hostage situation at the Palazzo Westwood apartment complex on Tiverton Avenue. Although the alleged suspect has not been taken into custody, he may still face felony charges for criminal […]