There’s been a lot of kerfuffle over incumbent United Students Association Council External Vice President Zach Helder’s tenure, and at the center of the fuss is his use of the term “depoliticized” to describe his vision of the office. It’s been a controversial word, and Helder said that his use of it has been […]
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Aram Ghoogasian: Student activism key in uncovering UC Davis chancellor’s corruption
The drama unfolding 15 miles west of Sacramento is worthy of its own television adaptation. University of California, Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi is currently at the center of so many significant controversies that you can’t count them on one hand. The charges against her are many, but they can be summed up relatively well in […]
Wenceslao: UC-Mexico Initiative needs internal funding from programs, fundraising
UCLA’s outreach is not just limited to the bounds of Westwood, Los Angeles, or even California. In fact, programs such as the UC-Mexico Initiative have ensured its influence is international. The UC-Mexico Initiative is the University of California system’s way of encompassing campuswide activities directly involving Mexico, said Veronique Rorive, assistant director of the UC-Mexico […]
Keshav Tadimeti: Sexual assault awareness is important, but action is key
“Congratulations, you’ve been accepted into the Class of 2021! Prepare for a challenging year ahead, which includes losing your virginity to a rapist.” Under normal circumstances, your everyday college acceptance letter wouldn’t include that second sentence. But, that’s one of several jarring statements presented in an online campaign titled, “Don’t Accept Rape”, which last week […]
Julia McCarthy: Continued dialogue crucial for progress against college sexual assault
April, the month when high school seniors decide where to go to college in the fall, also happens to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And the two topics, college decisions and sexual assault, are in fact more connected than you may think. Last week, an online campaign called “Don’t Accept Rape,” made the connection quite […]
Aaron Julian: Dining halls should follow Covel, adopt more self-serve options
To the surprise of older students no longer living on campus, crowds gather, and even endure longer lines, at Covel Commons dining hall daily to enjoy the revamped menu and exciting food available at the cost of only a swipe. After all, Covel was the dining hall where they found that cricket in a burger […]
Jasmine Aquino: UCLA community needs to place greater attention toward inclusivity
When I decided on a college to attend, I chose UCLA because of its diversity and acceptance for people of different backgrounds. But in just the last five years at UCLA, blatant forms of insensitive ignorance have caused great amounts of offense, outrage and outcry. I remember watching a video entitled “Asians in the Library,” […]