In the midst of bombings, suffering and tragedy, there are still people squabbling over whether or not “Islamic terrorism” is a valid phrase. Given a moment’s thought, it should not be so controversial. The attack in Brussels on March 22, which left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, is one of the most recent terrorist attacks […]
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Shani Shahmoon: Alternative dialogue key to bettering Israel-Palestine relations
Zionism is a whispered word, surrounded by hushes and shushes, and hisses and boos, all within an institution that prides itself for its diversity. There are a variety of definitions for Zionism, but an umbrella definition is that Zionism is the ideology and belief in the right of Jewish self-determination. There are non-Jewish Zionists and […]
Editorial: College basketball’s one-and-done rule does not benefit players
As the NCAA men’s basketball championship approaches, so too does the season of players declaring for the NBA draft. Those declaring come from a variety of backgrounds. They can be four-year veterans of college basketball, third-year players looking to capitalize on a standout season, sophomores who paid their dues or freshmen, the so-called one-and-done players. […]
UC Regents recap – March 23
SAN FRANCISCO — The University of California Board of Regents, the governing board of the University, met Wednesday to vote on the Statement of Principles Against Intolerance and discuss President Janet Napolitano’s proposed retirement program, among other topics. The University Committee on Educational Policy unanimously approved an amended Statement of Principles Against Intolerance that condemns […]
UC officials announce new fellowships to fund education programs
New University of California fellowships will fund graduate-level education programs for students who aim to teach in low-income public schools, UC officials announced Tuesday. The President’s Educator Fellowships will award $320,000 to UCLA and eight other UC campuses with educator programs for the 2016-2017 academic year, according to a UC Office of the President press […]
Editorial: Proposed law to raise smoking age ineffective, unnecessary
At the age of 18, you are treated as an adult by the state of California. You can vote, drive, buy a lottery ticket and be held accountable for your actions in a court of law. But soon, you won’t be able to buy a pack of cigarettes. The California State Legislature passed a package […]
Editorial: UCLA should add online classes to accommodate higher enrollment
UCLA is planning to add 750 more students for the upcoming school year, and how it accommodates them is going to become increasingly important. Vice Chancellor Steve Olsen said to mitigate the addition of incoming students, one of the upcoming priorities of the university is “to improve the quality and the number of seats in […]