This post was updated Feb. 13 at 11:00 p.m. College campuses should serve as safe spaces where students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can come together, engage in critical open dialogue and express contrasting perspectives. Read more...
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February 4, 1:39 pm
Editorial: UC Regents must lead with progressive policy for undocumented student employment
This post was updated on Feb. 4 at 9:51 p.m. Regent John Pérez put it best in the UC Board of Regents meeting Jan. 25. “This University has never led on the question of access for undocumented students,” Pérez said. Read more...
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January 28, 3:18 pm
Editorial: Eliminating long-term parking permits only harms and inconveniences commuters
This post was updated Jan. 28 at 8:56 p.m. A proposal to eliminate the quarterly parking permits has gained traction among UCLA community members, prompting questions over its desired outcomes. Read more...
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January 17, 8:57 pm
Editorial: UC campuses must take urgent action to reach 2045 carbon neutrality goal
In 2013, the University of California committed itself to reaching carbon neutrality by 2025. At the time, it was a bold but commendable goal that would require a fundamental transformation of the entire UC system. Read more...
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January 12, 12:41 am
Editorial: Plan for UCLA Research Park posits a future of innovative medical research
Westside Pavilion, the former indoor mall that faced an uncertain future, is set to undergo a transformation into the UCLA Research Park after being acquired by the UC Board of Regents for $700 million. Read more...
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December 3, 4:47 pm
Editorial: LA City Council’s rent hike fails average Angeleno in already dire housing crisis
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 9:02 p.m. Affordable housing in the city of Los Angeles just became much less affordable. On Nov. 14, the LA City Council worsened an already dire housing market with its decision to allow certain landlords to increase rent by up to 6% in a 10-2 vote. Read more...
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November 30, 8:57 pm
Editorial: Together with Alternative 6, Alternative 5 presents opportunity for more efficient transit
After recognizing the benefits offered by Alternative 6, the Editorial Board also endorses Alternative 5 as a tangible solution for reduced transit times and more efficient travel. Read more...