Last week a Bruins for Israel board member published an op-ed centered on vilifying Students for Justice in Palestine. In fact, calling SJP divisive is the main theme in nearly every op-ed opposing our work, from events to protests, to divestment. It is a tired, transparent tactic, but what makes this op-ed stand out was […]
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Submission: Armenian students’ protest challenges long history of injustice
Every year, the Armenian Students’ Association at UCLA holds a protest on campus against denial of the Armenian Genocide in order to educate fellow students about the great tragedy of our history, and how it has defined our lives even in the Armenian Diaspora. You may have seen us on Bruin Walk with red tape […]
Letter to the Editor: Ashe Center provides options for emergency contraception on weekends
The UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center remains committed to the whole health of all UCLA Bruins, including those seeking emergency contraception. While it is true that the Ashe Center is closed on Sundays, students do currently have a number of options when it comes to seeking emergency contraception: 1) Any sexually active […]
Submission: Polarization undermines Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
Last week, Students for Justice in Palestine organized its annual Palestine Awareness Week, which has led me to question the true definition of the word “pro.” Does being in favor require that you be adamantly against something else? Contrary to popular belief, being pro-something does not require you be anti-something as well – even though […]
Submission: Dialogue on GSA event funding issue must be open, respectful
As vice chancellor of student affairs of one of the top public research universities in the country, I find myself addressing the issue of free speech and open dialogue on our campus again. At UCLA, we are committed to engagement and free speech, as protected under the First Amendment, on a range of views held […]
Submission: Hillel offers open forum, welcoming environment for all students
As the new executive director of Hillel at UCLA, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you our passion for maintaining one of the most inclusive and diverse communities on campus. While this is in part a response to an accusation earlier this week by a signatory member of the Students for […]
Submission: Viewpoint neutrality needed from Graduate Students Association
In October 2015, the president of the Graduate Students Association told the Diversity Caucus that it would fund their Diversity Caucus Town Hall event only on the condition that the event have “zero connection” to the “Divest from Israel” movement – a reference to the student movement campaigning to divest specifically from American and international […]