While there are many different elements that make up a successful university, the core interactions by which students learn is in the hands of the professorship. Read more...

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Without a doubt, Gov. Jerry Brown has provided concrete results in his most recent term as head of the state. From making tough decisions in the form of budget cuts and temporary tax hikes, Brown has – for the most part – done a fantastic job at balancing the state’s budget. Read more...

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“Lazy” and “entitled” – these inaccuracies have been used over and over by those older than us to characterize the millennial generation, which is currently coming of age and includes the vast majority of today’s college students. Read more...

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I remember when I used to be proud of being Jewish. My family isn’t particularly religious, so as a child, being Jewish didn’t really have anything to do with God or temple. Read more...

Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council holds a meeting on Jan. 20. Several councilmembers questioned the ability of a Jewish student to serve as an impartial appointment to the Judicial Board at a meeting last week. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)

It’s not unusual to look around a lecture hall and see almost all the students’ heads bowed, but not because they’re furiously taking notes. The use of cordless electronic devices – specifically cell phones – in the classroom has become a prevalent issue, as it increasingly detracts from learning during lecture. Read more...

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