At just 19 years old, Matt Wright found doctors, engineers and chemists calling him “professor.” Wright said he felt undeserving of this title, even though he was helping the professionals learn to speak English. Read more...
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April 4, 1:33 am
Struggling computer store, restaurants highlight need for ASUCLA to control costs
Lower-than-expected revenues at North Campus eateries and the student union computer store this year will most likely cause Associated Students UCLA to make adjustments in its services and management for the 2013-2014 school year, according to officials. Read more...
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April 3, 1:43 am
Charges against UCLA political science professor dismissed
The district attorney case against UCLA political science professor Michael Lofchie, regarding a conflict of interest in the hiring of an employee, was dismissed last month after a judge ruled that University of California educators were exempt from the government code in question. Read more...
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April 2, 1:07 am
UCLA departments continue switch to online evaluations
Most UCLA departments and programs have switched from paper to online evaluations for students to assess their instructors and courses, though some faculty members are hesitant about the change. Read more...
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April 2, 12:50 am
Former UCLA researcher James Enstrom’s lawsuit proceeds
A former UCLA researcher’s lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California will now move forward, after a federal district judge recently rejected the regents’ motion to dismiss the case. Read more...
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April 1, 2:20 am
Supreme Court to hear Michigan affirmative action suit
The United States Supreme Court announced last week it will hear a second case on the constitutionality of affirmative action, this time concerning a ban in Michigan similar to one that already exists in California. Read more...
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March 18, 11:04 pm
Mock constitutional convention serves as final exam for political science class
An American flag, draped over a gold-colored pole, stood in front of a conference room in the UCLA Career Center. Posters bearing phrases from the preamble of the United States Constitution lined the room’s walls. Read more...
Photo: Students in Political Science 149, a special topics class on American government and politics, and UCLA alumni participated in a mock constitutional convention last week. The students made presentations about their proposed amendments to the Constitution during the convention.