Whenever an Undergraduate Students Association Council member completes a platform in the final stages of their term, or even later, it’s often accompanied by a excuse about tedious logistics planning. Read more...
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May 17, 9:53 pm
Editorial: Cultural sensitivity training should be required for UCLA students, employees
UCLA has a cultural insensitivity problem. Last week, the Afrikan Student Union released a list of demands to the administration after fallout from a photo of former Undergraduate Students Association Council President Danny Siegel flashing a gang sign. Read more...
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May 14, 6:42 pm
Editorial: Angelenos must vote against Charter Amendment C, hold LAPD accountable
Charter Amendment C is a city measure on the May 16 Los Angeles ballot. Angelenos will also vote for city council members and LA Unified School District board members during the May 16 elections. Read more...
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May 14, 6:41 pm
Editorial: UC lacks transparency, exploits lecturers by cutting benefits
The University of California needs a lecture or two on how to treat its lecturers. UC’s chief negotiator said early March that summer lecturers at UCLA and several other campuses will lose their retirement benefits starting summer 2017. Read more...
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May 10, 10:28 pm
Editorial: Public input is key in selection of Westwood farmers market manager
When you think of farmers markets, you think local, transparently sourced produce. But the decisions steering the future of Westwood’s nearly decade-old farmers market are anything but transparent. Read more...
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May 7, 6:29 pm
Editorial: USAC slates fail to prioritize student body over party needs
Bruins haven’t always been united behind Bruins United. But last week’s Undergraduate Students Association Council election demonstrated just how out of touch slates have been with the student body. Read more...
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May 3, 9:28 pm
Editorial: UC requires more state support to improve budget practices
California has one of the world’s best public higher-education systems, but state audits suggest elected officials are more interested in gaining political capital than supporting the University of California. Read more...