Chalk writings that cover hibernating statues of the Bruin Bear and John Wooden with school-spirited comments are typical. However, the notes on the board around the “42” sculpture commemorating Jackie Robinson, the first black player to play in Major League Baseball, have been different the last few days. “Take a moment to ask yourself. If […]
Tag Archives: 2016 Election Reactions
UCLA community participates in anti-Trump protest at MacArthur Park
An elderly man waved his hand in a peace sign at the crowd below his apartment window. Others draped flags from their apartments and were thanked with roaring cheers. Many UCLA community members participated in a rally Saturday at MacArthur Park, which was, according to ABC 7 News, the largest protest against president-elect Donald Trump […]
CrossCheck Live showcases faculty perspectives on processing election
Faculty advised students on how to move forward following the election results at an event Thursday. The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion organized a CrossCheck Live event called “Processing the Election” to help students digest the election and evaluate the election’s potential consequences for students. CrossCheck Live is a series of moderated discussion panels […]
Precincts in Westwood voted largely in favor of Clinton, Props 64, 67
Preliminary election results for Westwood precincts near UCLA showed high support for Hillary Clinton, legalization of marijuana and the ban on plastic bags. The results, reported by the Los Angeles Times, confirmed polls that showed Clinton had a lead among young people. Precincts with higher student populations voted slightly more in favor of Clinton than […]
Students protest election with ‘Love Trumps Hate Rally’ on campus
This post was updated Nov. 10 at 2:08 p.m. Students raised their fists in the air while marching from Kerckhoff Hall on Thursday afternoon in protest of Donald Trump’s election. More than 500 students marched up Bruin Walk after assembling in front of Kerckhoff Hall at 11 a.m. The protesters passed Powell Library and Dodd […]
Letter to the Editor: End of Clinton’s campaign does not end the fight for what is right
In her concession speech yesterday, Hillary Clinton said, “To all of us, and to the young people in particular … This loss hurts, but please never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth it.” The first heartbreak I felt last night was for my country. A country founded upon freedom, liberty and equality, […]
Bruins react to election with protest, on the streets and social media
As news of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election unfolded Tuesday night, UCLA students – who overwhelmingly supported Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at polls – reacted by taking to the streets and social media to voice their thoughts. Schools around the UC also reacted in protest, while some UCLA professors canceled midterms […]