UCLA study finds transgender adults more racially, ethnically diverse

In a recent study, UCLA researchers found transgender adults are more racially and ethnically diverse in comparison to the general United States population. The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, which published the study in October, also found that transgender adults who identified with a certain race were significantly more likely to live […]

USAC works to increase student engagement through social media

Celina Avalos worked three hours a day on undergraduate student government social media campaigns this quarter. Avalos, a member of the Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president’s office, is one of many staff members who works to advertise USAC initiatives. USAC offices spend significant time and resources reaching out to students about the various […]

Bar necessities: Bodega Wine Bar

Westwood’s bars, or lack thereof, can easily grow old for thirsty college students in search of a taproom suited to their tastes. Daily Bruin senior staffers Erin Nyren and William Thorne embark on a bar-sampling journey to uncover the best watering holes in Los Angeles. Over the next 10 weeks, they explain which have the […]

Submission: Discussion of sexual assault needs to become personal to make a difference

A fraternity brother here at UCLA raped me over the summer. Sadly, I am just one of many women this has happened to. But nobody seems to care. And I know why. We’re desensitized. It’s impersonal. We’re required to go to these meetings once a year where they throw numbers at you like “1 in […]

Editorial: UCOP should reform ballot guidelines for bundled referenda

Fee referenda have become a recurring aspect of our undergraduate student government elections, with Undergraduate Students Association Council offices and student organizations looking to raise student fees to fund a variety of programs. Most recently, our last USAC election featured four fee referenda, all of which passed. While fee referenda can fund necessary student programs, […]

Editorial: Westwood Parks Advisory Board must better publicize meetings

The Westwood Recreation Center needs better community outreach before it goes to the dogs – literally. The Westwood Parks Advisory Board introduced preliminary plans at its Oct. 7 meeting to build a dog park on one of the center’s playgrounds, but many Westwood residents did not learn about the proposal until a neighborhood meeting a […]

Submission: The Bruin should avoid writing biased articles on Bruin Republicans

As UCLA students, we look to the Daily Bruin for honest news coverage. Unfortunately, it is now more evident than ever that the Daily Bruin has abandoned journalistic integrity and that the impetus is on us to provide the truth. Students have surely read about our event titled “Sabine Durden: An Illegal Immigrant Killed My […]