The Democratic National Committee pulled its presidential debate from UCLA’s campus, and the fault lies squarely on the University of California’s shoulders. That is to say, the UC took its characteristic approach of unwavering stubbornness. Read more...
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November 7, 10:29 pm
Editorial: USAC’s hasty change of bylaw reveals lack of oversight
This post was updated Nov. 20 at 7:10 p.m. After waiting months for a special election to pick the last three people in control of $9 million in student money, judicial overreach has manipulated the results in an unprecedented way. Read more...
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November 6, 10:48 pm
Editorial: The UC should cite climate change in its divestment of fossil fuels
With global warming acquiring an ever-growing presence, people are scrambling to make a change while corporate institutions lag behind. For the University of California, though, it’s all about the bottom line when the world’s on fire. Read more...
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November 3, 11:47 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s response to Getty fire signals lack of consideration for commuters
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 10:14 a.m. Emergency alerts of a nearby fire lit up students’ phones throughout Westwood apartments and UCLA dorms around 4:30 a.m on Monday, Oct. Read more...
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October 30, 11:11 pm
Editorial: Democratic primary debate could provide key opportunity to engage students
This post was updated Oct. 30 at 11:24 p.m. The center of the U.S. political world is coming to a UCLA stage. And PBS, Politico and UCLA have an important role to play. Read more...
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October 27, 11:06 pm
USAC fall 2019 special election: Millen Srivastava endorsed for Financial Supports commissioner
Options for the Financial Supports commissioner candidate are limited, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Millen Srivastava, who will be alone on the FSC ballot, has work experience within Undergraduate Students Association Council, as well as a previous campaign under her belt. Read more...
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October 27, 11:03 pm
USAC fall 2019 special election: No endorsement for Matthew Richard for general representative
Matthew Richard’s ideas are relatively radical. And while that’s not necessarily a bad thing, they don’t fit into the framework of general representative well. The board does not endorse Richard because of his potential inability to compromise and his platforms, which are oversized for the position he is running for. Read more...