Submission: SJP unfazed by hate posters, will continue to educate students

The David Horowitz Freedom Center plastered derogatory posters on and around campus Oct. 5 in an attempt to suppress student activism for Palestinian human rights and scare potential supporters. The posters implicated Students for Justice in Palestine as a pro-terrorist, anti-Jewish organization that acts as a recruiting tool for future terrorists in the Middle East. […]

Submission: UCLA must represent growing international student population

It’s no secret that the international student community at UCLA has grown vastly over the past few years. However, the extent of this growth remains unknown to many. The first step toward proper representation of these 3,700 international undergraduate students is simply acknowledging both the presence and the size of this vibrant community. With an […]

Letter to the Editor: Settled lawsuits show UCLA administration has not remained scandal-free

I read your August 21, 2016 editorial: “UCLA administration should learn from mistakes of other UC chancellors,” and thought you might appreciate a bit of feedback. Your conclusion that UCLA administration has remained “relatively scandal-free” isn’t exactly accurate. I settled a case in April 2014 with the University of California for $10 million after administration […]

Submission: USAC needs increased accountability to win trust of student body

As your 2016-2017 Undergraduate Students Association Council internal vice president, I recognize that I am standing on the shoulders of giants. The office has been blessed with a long history of qualified, insightful and proactive visionaries. From partnerships with Associated Students UCLA to campus safety mobile applications, the office has proven that it has the […]

Submission: Pressure to be perfect distracts from personal, academic success

I sat in my medical anthropology class, taking in the words of my professor Helen MacDonald: “When I was in college, we just partied hard and studied hard. Today, your bodies are treated like a ‘beauty project’ where they’re expected to be fit and look good. You’re expected to have the perfect body in the […]

Submission: Voting is the best way to ensure lawmakers listen to student demands

Nov. 8, 2016 is on track to be a historic day for Californians, and Donald Trump has nothing to do with it. This year, California voters will have the chance to decide on 17 state ballot measures that have the ability to legalize recreational marijuana, reduce prescription drug prices, require background checks on ammunition sales, […]

Letter to the Editor: Daily Bruin’s coverage of UCLA-Texas A&M game showed respect, class

I’m a Texas Aggie, class of 2003 and I am also a California native. I grew up in Southern California and always favored UCLA over USC (I was a band nerd, so I like the UCLA fight song better). Our game Saturday was a real nail-biter and I know UCLA fans had to be disappointed […]