In a policy change across all 10 University of California campuses, the Office for Students with Disabilities has changed its compensation policies for student note-takers. These students, who are tasked with jotting careful notes during lectures and discussion sections, will no longer be offered monetary compensation for their work, but will instead receive other non-monetary rewards, including brand-name gift cards and digital note-taking equipment. Read more...
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April 19, 12:16 am
Eitan Arom: Student loan repayment plans should be based on income, individual ability
In the budget proposal he released earlier this month, President Barack Obama suggested the interest rates on student loans be tied to the rate at which the government borrows from private lenders. Read more...
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April 18, 12:01 am
Ramsey Ugarte: Extending hours of alcohol service could yield economic, social benefits
I’ve been sitting on a bar stool since elementary school. Read more...
Photo: Angelita Roman, 25, pours a drink at Barney’s Beanery in Westwood Village. Senate Bill 635, legislation proposed by Calif. Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) would allow bars, restaurants and nightclubs to serve alcohol as late as 4 a.m.
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April 17, 12:01 am
Alexandra Tashman: Change in Plan B policy reaffirms women’s rights
In a decision lauded by advocates of reproductive rights nationwide, federal Judge Edward R. Korman ordered the Food and Drug Administration to make emergency contraceptives available to anyone, regardless of age, as an over-the-counter prescription – a policy change that will take place within the next couple weeks. Read more...
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April 16, 12:05 am
Maia Ferdman: Without cooperation, council lacks various views
Slates are a useful tool, but only until May 9 at 6 p.m. At that time, voting ends for the 2013 Undergraduate Students Association Council elections. Read more...
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April 14, 11:47 pm
Ryan Nelson: USAC ethical investment resolution should be split into three texts
Last Tuesday, members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council attempted to take on the responsibility of holding themselves and the school responsible for their financial investments. Read more...
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April 12, 12:08 am
Jerry Zhao: A competitive USAC election can foster more representative, accountable platforms
This year’s undergraduate student government elections will feature candidates from three slates for the first time since 2010. Read more...