Friday, July 3



Media to blame for lack of voter interest

The voters blame the politicians. The politicians blame the voters. Nobody takes responsibility for the uninformed, uninterested population. And nobody blames what may be the largest source of voter ignorance yet: the media. Read more...


Campus clubs have mixed feelings about semester plan

Campus groups have given mixed reviews on the university’s potential switch back to the semester system currently under investigation by the Academic Senate. According to the representatives of various campus groups, the reversion to a two-term year could mean better planning and programs but could also result in a dip in recruitment and fundraising. Read more...


Timely resolution of labor dispute doubtful

The University of California offered lecturers a new settlement package Wednesday, but a resolution to collective bargaining disputes does not seem to be in sight. Though members of the University Council of the American Federation of Teachers said they have not yet completely gone over the UC’s offer, what they have seen so far in writing and during mediated talks on Monday and Tuesday does not look like a satisfactory deal. Read more...


Unions organizing, may strike by next quarter

The largest unions representing UCLA workers met Wednesday to discuss organizing into a coalition for a January strike. Meanwhile, they struggle to organize and recruit members, a difficult process due to the university’s size. Read more...


Chicken, waffles unexpectedly good combo

Want to get away from campus and try something unexpectedly good? I suggest roaming off to Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘n’ Waffles to try some soul food in a combination most UCLA students will find unusual but filling. Read more...