Through numerous college parties, I’ve come to realize that in a college culture that often views drunken hookups as normal, the fun of a good party can bring with it the risk of confused sexual consent and a whole host of other issues that stem from intoxicated decision-making. Fraternities sometimes have a bad reputation when […]
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Ryan Nelson: Tribute to Marine who dedicated his life to others
The first thing people ask me about my cousin Jacob when I mention his death is “were you guys close?” The honest answer is no. His tattoo remains my clearest memory of him. We were teenagers when he showed it to me. It was a towering blue wave, representative of the time he spent growing […]
Aram Ghoogasian: USAC should find new sources to fund JazzReggae Festival
If you’re a UCLA student, there is a world-class music festival that takes place on your home campus every year and costs hundreds less than that Coachella ticket you’ve been eyeing. But that concert is facing a significant funding crisis that could not only dampen the event this year but challenge its sustainability in the future.
Editorial: Board of Regents needs educators as members
The UC Board of Regents runs one of the largest public university systems in the nation, but most of its members are business executives with little or no professional experience in education. A new addition to the board, Richard Sherman, who was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown earlier this month, is similar to the majority […]
Vote on USAC support for Prop. 13 reform postponed
Undergraduate student government officials postponed a vote on a resolution calling for Proposition 13 reform on Monday. Undergraduate Students Association Council External Vice President Maryssa Hall drafted the resolution, but pulled it from the Tuesday meeting agenda after learning that multiple council members would not be able to attend the meeting. “We just feel it […]
Editorial: Student input is necessary in scheduling decisions
In an attempt to accommodate one group of students, University of California headquarters succeeded only in proving the dire need for a conversation about shared governance at every level. As the Daily Bruin first reported on Jan. 6, the next academic year will begin a week later than normal at UC campuses following the quarter […]
Crime levels drops across Los Angeles for eleventh year
Crime levels across Los Angeles dropped for the 11th straight year in 2013, though it is too early to tell if crime rates have dropped similarly in the Westwood area. The Los Angeles Police Department’s 2013 figures tallied data from a category of crimes that includes murder, rape, arson and burglary. Crime rates in this […]