Editorials
Sept. 13, 2026 9:07 p.m.
This post was updated Sept. 23 at 8:58 p.m.
A large banner adorns the outside of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. It reads, “Ranked #1 in California.”
It’s true – UCLA’s flagship hospital regularly receives accolades that put it among the most prestigious hospitals in the country.
By Daily Bruin Staff
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Aug. 2, 2026 10:11 a.m.This post was updated Aug. 12 at 4:14 p.m.
Say you’re tasked with evaluating a high school senior.
Here’s your criteria: their high school, their sophomore and junior year transcripts, a maximum 1,400 words of their writing, their extracurricular activities and the classes they plan to take senior year.
By Editorial Board
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July 12, 2026 1:54 p.m.Editorial: California’s legislature must not make public records harder to access
This post was updated July 19 at 9:14 p.m.
Last August, the Daily Bruin Editorial Board called on UCLA to comply with the California Public Records Act, a law that gives citizens access to state and local government records.
By Editorial Board
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May 7, 2026 9:30 p.m.Editorial: 2026 Undergraduate Students Association Elections – Candidate Endorsements
This post was updated May 8 at 12:41 p.m.
Thirty-seven candidates believe they have what it takes to serve the undergraduate student body. Students elected to the Undergraduate Students Association Council manage a $10 million budget and can receive up to $15,000 in pay.
By Editorial Board
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Feb. 19, 2026 4:49 p.m.Editorial: Agostini’s departure after interview with The Bruin shows UCLA punishes transparency
This post was updated March 3 at 10:24 p.m.
For a moment, it almost seemed refreshing.
Stephen Agostini, UCLA’s then-vice chancellor and chief financial officer, admitted mismanagement was a factor behind the university’s $425 million alleged annual deficit in an interview with the Daily Bruin published Feb.
By Editorial Board
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:45 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Nico Morrone, Financial Supports Commissioner
Nico Morrone clearly takes his role as financial advocate for students seriously.
Working within a self-described limited budget, Morrone successfully launched a lab coat rental program and managed the distribution of complementary laundry products across the Hill.
By Editorial Board
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:40 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Diego Bollo, President
Diego Bollo is passionate about amplifying student perspectives and improving student experiences.
Bollo promised in his campaign to invest in student needs, advocate for students to university administrators and protect and expand diversity, equity and inclusion.
By Editorial Board
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Jan. 16, 2026 4:23 p.m.USAC Officer Evaluation: Tommy Contreras, Internal Vice President
It would probably be easier to make a list of the student government initiatives Tommy Contreras was not a part of last quarter.
From working to denormalize the presence of contracted security on campus to hosting a financial literacy night for student organizations, Contreras has proven himself to be an effective and passionate internal vice president.
By Editorial Board
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