Ever since they gained independence from Britain in 1947, a perpetual state of heightened tension has existed between India and Pakistan due to the disputed territory of Kashmir, with war ensuing on three occasions even as recently as 1999. This conflict has mutated into a far more savage and repulsive form as the Pakistan army […]
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Wenceslao: UC-Mexico Initiative needs internal funding from programs, fundraising
UCLA’s outreach is not just limited to the bounds of Westwood, Los Angeles, or even California. In fact, programs such as the UC-Mexico Initiative have ensured its influence is international. The UC-Mexico Initiative is the University of California system’s way of encompassing campuswide activities directly involving Mexico, said Veronique Rorive, assistant director of the UC-Mexico […]
Blake Deal: Most protesters distort truth, play victim in self-important tirades
The UCLA campus was graced with live entertainment Thursday. Members of Revolution Club at UCLA chanted about killer cops while a shirtless man wearing Texas flag shorts exhorted students to pray Donald Trump into office near Bruin Plaza. It is almost as if each side intended to give a live performance of a political cartoon. […]
Keshav Tadimeti: Sexual assault awareness is important, but action is key
“Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the Class of 2021! Prepare for a challenging year ahead, which includes losing your virginity to a rapist.” Under normal circumstances, your everyday college acceptance letter wouldn’t include that second sentence. But, that’s one of several jarring statements presented in an online campaign titled, “Don’t Accept Rape”, which last week […]
Julia McCarthy: Continued dialogue crucial for progress against college sexual assault
April, the month when high school seniors decide where to go to college in the fall, also happens to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And the two topics, college decisions and sexual assault, are in fact more connected than you may think. Last week, an online campaign called “Don’t Accept Rape,” made the connection quite […]
Aaron Julian: Dining halls should follow Covel, adopt more self-serve options
To the surprise of older students no longer living on campus, crowds gather, and even endure longer lines, at Covel Commons dining hall daily to enjoy the revamped menu and exciting food available at the cost of only a swipe. After all, Covel was the dining hall where they found that cricket in a burger […]
Arthur Wang: Larry Fink as commencement speaker is a fitting real-world choice
The commencement ceremony is the capstone and conclusion of our college careers and one of higher education’s most treasured rituals. Most of us want someone “important” to speak at ours. This is, after all, why we make such a big deal out of the keynote speakers at these ceremonies. And some of the most notable […]