Last Thursday, news broke that following the multiple breaches in security at UC campuses – including a massive breach in the UCLA Health System which left as many as 4.5 million patients vulnerable – the University of California Office of the President ordered the installation of network monitoring devices in an attempt to avoid future […]
Category Archives: Opinion
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 […]
Yiwei Sun: USAC’s proposed food co-op needs healthy, ready-made options
Before moving from the Hill to an off-campus apartment, I never imagined that food security would be an issue for me. However, I have become increasingly concerned that I can’t afford to spend $7 on a balanced meal and can’t eat fast food every day for lower costs. Food security implies reliable access to affordable, […]
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 […]
No Offense, But: Metro Riders
Last week, Los Angeles Times reported that despite the millions the Los Angeles County Metro’s invested in transit projects, ridership has decreased 9 percent from 2006 to 2015. Opinion editor Ryan Nelson and Radio Director and columnist Chris Campbell talk about the Metro and all its services. Whether you prefer bus, rail or your personal […]
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 […]
Chris Campbell: Olympic bid must drive LA to a greater investment in public transit
In 1984, Los Angeles was facing threats of smog, hair metal and potentially the biggest traffic disaster in its history. City officials were gearing up to host the 1984 Summer Olympics. The city had gone without serious public transportation for over 20 years and had grown (in)famous as the epicenter of American car culture. But […]