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Opinion
May 5, 2026 1:36 p.m.
The Bruin Reflection Space is pictured. Students should make an effort to learn about a range of religious beliefs, argues columnist Sawyer Kim. (Dylan Winward/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A critic of President Trump has emerged. He denounces the United States war on Iran, not on a political or economic basis, but a theological one.
By Sawyer Kim
Opinion
May 4, 2026 7:39 p.m.At first, the chant of “Hands off Iran” echoing through Bruin Walk sounds right. It feels like a call to avoid repeating the political interventions that have caused so much harm in the past.
By Jaden Penhaskashi
Community
May 4, 2026 2:11 p.m.Letter to the editor: In dark moments, choose laughter
I’m writing in response to Janice Lee’s column, “Opinion: Amid normalization of dark humor, Bruins must choose empathy over entertainment.” She argues against consuming dark humor because we need to have more compassion for others.
By Spencer Williams
Opinion
May 3, 2026 7:43 p.m.Editorial: BLUE Referendum proposes raise of fees with unacceptably abstract goals
When ASUCLA was first founded, it was created to serve students.
But today, with the Bruin Life and Undergraduate Experience Fee Referendum, ASUCLA is asking for $27 per quarter from those same students – and through referendum language that is unacceptably vague.
By Editorial Board
Opinion
May 3, 2026 7:43 p.m.Editorial: Bruin Bash Referendum would hit students with fee for a show they might not see
The Board believes Bruin Bash, an annual concert hosted by the UCLA Cultural Affairs Commission and Campus Events Commission, is a selling point for the university, not essential to student life.
By Editorial Board
Opinion
May 3, 2026 7:43 p.m.Editorial: Bruins should vote no on Student Success Referendum
Supporting the retention and success of all students is one of UCLA’s most important responsibilities.
But that task should rest on UCLA administration – not on students already paying thousands of dollars in tuition and fees.
By Editorial Board
Opinion
May 3, 2026 7:42 p.m.Editorial: USAC constitutional amendments make necessary updates
This post was updated May 5 at 5:09 p.m.
Any government needs fair and consistent guidelines.
The proposed amendments to the Undergraduate Students Association Constitution do just that – bringing the document in line with existing policy while removing conflicts with other governing documents.
By Editorial Board
Community
May 3, 2026 1:11 p.m.Letter to the Editor: Aptitude tests are barriers – not solutions – to USAC election participation
This post was updated May 3 at 2:54 p.m.
Last week, an Opinion column was published in the Daily Bruin expressing concern regarding unopposed USAC election candidates, calling on the Undergraduate Students Association Elections Board to implement an “aptitude test” if this pattern continues.
By Carl Maier
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