UCLA has been toeing the waters of online education. But now is the time to go ankle-deep. Within the University of California system, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine and UC San Diego already collaborate with independent online education providers to deliver a diverse selection of courses to anyone with an Internet connection. UCLA already hosts similar […]
Category Archives: Opinion
Submission: USAC’s exclusivity a disservice to the student body it represents
On Tuesday at the Undergraduate Students Association Council endorsement hearings, I walked off stage after giving my opening statement, a surprise to many in the room. But as a presidential candidate, I could not partake in a process that systematically keeps students from getting involved in their student government. As I looked around the room […]
In her own words: ‘Your body will heal, and your soul will too, but the latter will take time’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. In January of last year I was raped in my room in the University Cooperative Housing Association on Landfair Avenue. I was bitter for a long time toward those of you […]
In her own words: ‘I did not feel like the survivor, I felt like the accused’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY SABRINA* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. I was 18 years old and a freshman at UCLA when I was sexually assaulted. It is a night I have been trying to piece together for […]
In her own words: ‘What happened will follow me after graduation’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY VERONICA* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. I am graduating this year, and it’s around that time of year when people start congratulating you for such an accomplishment. It has forced me to start […]
In her own words: ‘Reporting should not so dramatically hinder one’s recovery as it did for mine’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY JANE* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. Just last night, I had another panic attack. I found myself gagging, my chest felt heavy, and I desperately tried to keep my shuddering breathing quiet in […]
2013-2014 USAC Officer Evaluations
The Daily Bruin evaluates the Undergraduate Students Association Council members on how they have completed the platforms they set out when running for office.