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Community Op-Eds

Previously called submissions, these are op-eds submitted by UCSD students, staff, alumni, and other community members. Submissions can be about campus issues, responses to our articles, or any other opinion relevant to the UC San Diego community. Submit an op-ed here.

Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: You Wrote Them in the Cruelest Way

by UCSD Writing Community June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Words matter. Words can reveal hidden depths or conceal them. Words can bring people together or divide. They can reconcile people or incite violence. We, the undersigned, know this. We know this because we are writing teachers. We work with words. We also know that silence in times of crisis speaks louder than words. This […]

Two rows of police officers in riot gear line up. Protestors are visible in the background waving a Palestinian flag.
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: Co-Op Union + KSDT Radio Statement

by Co-Op Union and KSDT Radio May 13, 2024May 13, 2024
Five Sheriff's Department deputies face off with protestors. The deputies are in riot gear. The protestors wear masks.
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: UCSD Faculty Call for Chancellor’s Resignation

by Faculty of the Ethnic Studies Department May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
A sign reads, "UC San Diego will hold students and student organizations fully accountable under the student code of conduct for any and all violations, including participating in encampments on campus. // While we support freedom of speech and the right to peacefully protest, unapproved tents on campus are strictly prohibited, as they can disrupt campus activities, pose serious safety concerns, and create an environment of intimidation.” Below the text are three QR codes linking to Campus Policies, including "Use of University Properties," "Environment, Health & Safety," and "Non-Affiliates on Campus." The background has a lawn visible where the Gaza Solidarity Encampment once was. Geisel Library is also visible.
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: Statement from UCSD Graduate Students Condemning UCSD’s Response to Student Protest

by UC San Diego Graduate Students May 7, 2024May 7, 2024
Picture taken inside of a building with a sign next to a door that reads "Department of Literature." Another sign reads "Offices 0231 - 0242." Signs are placed on a white wall. A scanner for a key card is in between the sign and the door.
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: Letter for Palestine from Members of the Literature Department

by Concerned Members of the UCSD Literature Department December 9, 2023December 8, 2023
A drawing of a student and a police officer.
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: I harmed myself. Why did UCPD show up at my door?

by Tajairi Neuson August 13, 2020March 4, 2023
a pair of hands holding a banner that says no justice no peace with Geisel library in the background
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: Justice, then Peace

by Niall Twohig June 19, 2020March 4, 2023
bret stephens at UC event
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: Remove Bret Stephens from the UC Free Speech Center Board

by Gabe Schneider June 8, 2020March 4, 2023
student looking in a sunset.
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Submission: Losing Financial Aid During a Pandemic

by Catherine Nguyen June 4, 2020March 4, 2023
Overlay of the IFC logo and the Sigma Chi flag.
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

SUBMISSION: A Letter from a Victim in Response to the IFC’s Decision to Slate Two Members of Sigma Chi

by Anonymous November 25, 2019March 4, 2023

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