The Undergraduate Students Association Council will vote on two proposals Tuesday to reform the elections endorsement process. While both have merit, the proposal brought forward by the Election Board best solves the problem at hand. Given past breakdown of council votes, it seems unlikely that the Election Board’s plan will pass, but we urge councilmembers to carefully consider both proposals. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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February 4, 12:01 am
Editorial: Election Board proposal would directly solve endorsement process problems
Editorials, Opinion
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January 31, 12:35 am
Editorial: Students to gain from shifts in immigration policy
Recently proposed changes in immigration law could provide a path to proper documentation for students who have earned degrees, benefiting both themselves and the American economy. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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January 27, 11:58 pm
Editorial: New USAC slate will encourage competition, expand representation
A new slate will run candidates in this year’s student government elections – a move we hope will encourage healthy competition and broader student representation within the Undergraduate Students Association Council. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion, Uncategorized
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January 24, 12:01 am
Editorial: Ticketing opposes a bike-friendly UCLA
This week, university police will start ticketing students who ride bikes, skateboards or scooters in dismount zones such as Bruin Walk and Bruin Plaza – a policy that seems gratuitous. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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January 17, 12:15 am
Editorial: UC push for online education is too strong
The University of California is using hyperbolic language to push forward an expansion of the system’s online education program, an unproven and expensive tactic for improving the University’s course offerings. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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January 14, 12:10 am
Editorial: Brown’s funding proposal still leaves budget gap for UC
Although the allocation of new funds to the University of California in Gov. Jerry Brown’s new budget proposal for 2013-2014 has been hailed as a save-all solution for the state’s programs, it should not be treated as such. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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January 10, 1:35 am
Editorial: Increased communication key to safer campus
With a recent uptick in crimes around UCLA receiving widespread attention from regional news media, this board believes we can all contribute to increasing the safety in and around campus. Read more...