According to the UC Student Association, the University of California does not provide proper mental health services to its students. Tell me something I don’t know. Read more...
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February 22, 12:23 am
Abhishek Shetty: EVP Zach Helder needs to align efforts with UC Student Association
Zach Helder thinks he can single-handedly revolutionize America’s college system in the vein of Bernie Sanders. Unfortunately, he lacks that kind of ability. Helder’s job, as Undergraduate Students Association Council external vice president, is to advocate for measures that benefit the UCLA undergraduate body and meet with legislators to discuss such measures. Read more...
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February 18, 10:17 pm
Anastasia Lukianchikov: Implicit bias training necessary to support diversity requirement
This column is the second in a series on the diversity requirement at UCLA. This week, columnist Anastasia Lukianchikov argues that implicit bias training for faculty members can further support the goals of the diversity requirement. Read more...
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February 15, 11:31 pm
Aram Ghoogasian: GSA investigation of president needs transparency to earn back trust
The ongoing graduate student government drama is the gift that keeps on giving. The controversy whirling around Graduate Student Association President Milan Chatterjee gained its second wind last week as the GSA Forum, the governing assembly of the GSA, launched an investigation into his actions. Read more...
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February 11, 2:38 am
Shani Shahmoon: Students should run for Westwood Neighborhood Council positions
With cracked sidewalks, dull lighting and an uneventful calendar, Westwood needs to be revamped. Before Third Street Promenade and The Grove arrived, Westwood Village was the place to be. Read more...
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February 10, 9:32 am
Jonathan Friedland: City council member should not block Westwood bike lane development
Ignorance is bliss – it’s also unsafe, irresponsible and completely inappropriate when forming transportation policy in Los Angeles. Between 2002 and 2013, there have been 52 bicycle accidents on the stretch of Westwood Boulevard where Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, with pressure from some of his constituents, has been opposing the development of a bicycle lane. Read more...
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February 9, 12:44 am
Zoey Freedman: UCLA senior surveys overlooks importance of mental health
Graduating seniors may feel emotional as they prepare to exit UCLA with pomp and circumstance, but as far as the school is concerned, it’s all a matter of nostalgia – mental health has got nothing to do with it. Read more...
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