It has come to the attention of Students for Justice in Palestine that the Daily Bruin published a political cartoon that conveyed anti-Semitic tropes in a portrayal of the current Israeli prime minister. We first and foremost ask the Daily Bruin to clarify that the illustrator of the cartoon has no affiliation with SJP. Although […]
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Editor’s Note: To our readers
The Daily Bruin apologizes for the editorial cartoon that ran on our Opinion page this morning. As a newspaper, we take responsibility for our mistakes and apologize for them, so that’s what we’re doing here. Running this cartoon was an error that we deeply regret. It is wrong to use religion or religious tenets to […]
Submission: UC’s goal to increase enrollment will negatively impact commuters
As the University of California prepares to enroll 10,000 new students by 2019, it’s uncertain how these enrollment increases will affect course availability and flexibility at the system’s flagship campuses, UC Berkeley and UCLA. UCLA is already overpopulated – and commuter students will be hit especially hard by enrollment increases. As both on-campus and off-campus […]
Submission: Students should make better use of recycling bins on campus
A new year brings new opportunity and new motivation to be our best and do our best. That includes working toward a healthier campus and environment. Central to that goal is changing the way we handle our trash. When you finish your sandwich or your drink, where do you throw out your trash? UCLA Facilities […]
Letter to the Editor: Westwood Village Improvement Association has consistent, successful leadership
In response to last week’s editorial, I’d like to say that Westwood Village Improvement Association Board members do turn over, but the organization has, in fact, enjoyed stable and consistent leadership. The chairperson and the executive director have been in place since the August 2011 launch of the Westwood Business Improvement District, and members in […]
Submission: Claims of favoritism regarding USAC appointments are false
We at the Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the President would like to clear up some alternative facts by informing the student body about presidential appointments and about our ongoing work this year to better the system and create a more transparent process. The USAC bylaws place an emphasis on speed due to the […]
Submission: Prop 13 reform is best option for higher education funding
If you read Abhishek Shetty’s Jan. 26 expose on Proposition 13 reform, remember to file it as dishonest media. The Daily Bruin’s resident muckraker makes an astute observation regarding the allocation of commercial tax revenue – he argues Proposition 13 reform would only benefit local governments and not the state. Sure, when looking at Proposition […]