I've known since fifth grade that I wanted to study history. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 21, 12:10 am
Alexandra Tashman: Choosing a major early lends to a smoother college path
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 21, 12:04 am
Kimberly Grano: Students should take advantage of resources at UCLA to develop entrepreneurship
Would you drop out of college if a wealthy Silicon Valley billionaire offered you $100,000 and the chance to create the startup company of your dreams? Read more...
Opinion Columns
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September 10, 3:36 am
UC should encourage the use of open-source textbooks to improve quality, affordability
At the beginning of the quarter, you always see the same thing: long, winding lines of impatient students trying to get their books out of Ackerman Union. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 10, 3:33 am
Depth of dishonesty: Students should prioritize learning, not finding an easy way out
With a seal that proclaims "Veritas" "“ Latin for "truth" "“ and a reputation as the foremost academic institution in the world, Harvard University embodies the spirit of intellectual pursuit in America. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 27, 4:02 am
Tightening eligibility requirements would allow CSUs to meet promise of providing education
The California State University's recently announced admissions policy of letting in nonresident students while freezing in-state admission raises concerns about the direction taken by the CSU system in the wake of financial cutbacks. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 27, 3:58 am
UC Advisory Council report on Jewish student campus climate threatens to limit free speech
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble …" Read more...
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After a escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip in 2009, protests by Palestine and Israel supporters occurred around L.A. In this Jan. 12 file photo, pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside of the Federal Building in Westwood.
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 13, 6:13 am
Dream University a step toward equalizing access to education for undocumented students
Caught in the middle of ongoing debate, the National Dream University "“ an online education program for undocumented students co-founded by a UCLA institute "“ has garnered considerable negative media attention since its announcement. Read more...