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February 6, 12:56 am

Maia Ferdman: Waxman’s successor should focus on education, cooperation

Henry Waxman, a longtime fixture in the House of Representatives and UCLA’s congressional representative, plans to retire this year, leaving a difficult legacy to follow. In his 40 years as a representative, Waxman, a UCLA alumnus, has championed a wide range of progressive causes. Read more...

Photo: Henry Waxman is leaving his seat in Congress after 40 consecutive years as a representative for a West Los Angeles district that includes UCLA. Waxman’s retirement opens the field to a number of prominent Democrats and nonpartisan candidates who have been active in the district.

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February 5, 12:00 am

Eitan Arom: USAC makes progress with bylaws change

There’s one word in the phrase “student government” that is often overlooked and consistently underrated. I’ll give you a hint: It’s not government. For anyone seeking to understand or be involved in student government at UCLA, it’s crucial to recognize that it is an educational experience – as much classroom as Congress. Read more...

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February 4, 12:00 am

Travis Fife: Fraternities can benefit from talking about consent

Through numerous college parties, I’ve come to realize that in a college culture that often views drunken hookups as normal, the fun of a good party can bring with it the risk of confused sexual consent and a whole host of other issues that stem from intoxicated decision-making. Read more...

Photo: Last week, the Undergraduate Students Association Council put on Consent Week. As part of the events, students such as third-year world arts and cultures student Claudia Varney, above, manned information tables on campus.

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February 4, 12:00 am

Natalie Delgadillo: Resolutions’ extreme language polarizes USAC

Sometimes the oldest, most overused of cliches ring the truest. A resolution set to be presented at the student government meeting tonight has an old grammar school adage looping in my head: It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. Read more...

Photo: Lizzy Naameh, a general representative on the Undergraduate Students Association Council, is one of the authors of the resolution up for debate tonight.

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January 31, 12:00 am

Aram Ghoogasian: USAC should find new sources to fund JazzReggae Festival

If you're a UCLA student, there is a world-class music festival that takes place on your home campus every year and costs hundreds less than that Coachella ticket you've been eyeing. But that concert is facing a significant funding crisis that could not only dampen the event this year but challenge its sustainability in the future. Read more...

Photo: The Roots, which includes drummer Ahmir Khalib Thompson, also known as Questlove, performed at the JazzReggae Festival in 2012.


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