We, Improving Dreams, Equality, Access and Success (IDEAS) at UCLA are a collective of undocumented students and allies who represent and advocate for the interests and rights of undocumented students here on campus and throughout the nation. Throughout the years, we, the undocumented community, have made gains in increasing equality and access to higher education […]
Category Archives: Community
Letter to the Editor: Jewish Student Union denounces anti-Semitic fliers
Editor‘s Note: The following letter appeared first on the Jewish Student Union’s Facebook page. It has been edited for Daily Bruin style and re-printed below. On Aug. 12, fliers covered with swastikas and anti-Jewish rhetoric were sent to a Jewish-owned business in Westwood, near the UCLA campus. On behalf of the organized Jewish community of […]
Submission: UC task force needs more student input to address sexual assault
Sexual violence on college campuses is a silent, stigmatized epidemic, and no campus is exempt. Even universities absent from the Department of Education’s list of colleges currently under investigation for violating federal laws meant to protect survivors of sexual assault – Title IX and the Clery Act – desperately need to improve their policies, prevention […]
Submission: Stop pushing political correctness, focus instead on real issues
Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul stated, “The original intent to stop outright racist, sexist or homophobic language does nothing to change people’s attitudes and language.” He was referring to society’s constant attempts to call out offensive language and push political correctness. The attempts to end racist, sexist or homophobic behaviors are undermined when political correctness […]
Submission: Parenting-student success involves seeking resources, cohort
As a single mother and full-time UCLA student, I find balancing parental responsibilities and academics to be a rewarding but challenging experience. Years ago, I decided to continue my education to provide a stable environment for my 16-year-old son, Miguel, and my 11-year-old daughter, Aurora. In 2011, I transferred from Rio Hondo College to UCLA […]
Submission: Avi Oved’s conduct shows he is unfit to represent students
As University of California students, we deserve a student representative who is transparent, honest and has the trust of his or her constituency. Avi Oved, the current student regent-designate nominee for the UC, is not that kind of representative. His reactions to emails printed by the Daily Cal showing alleged donations made to Hillel at […]
Letter to the Editor: Focus on Luskin speaker fees overlooks lecture’s purpose
Your story about speaker fees overlooks a vital element of the UCLA College of Letters and Science’s Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership. It was the wish of alumni Meyer and Renee Luskin – a portion of whose $100 million gift endowed the lecture series – that it would expand dialogue among scholars, leaders in government […]