V-Day is an annual event held on Valentine’s Day, put on by volunteers worldwide, that is meant to start discussions about violence against women. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 14, 12:00 am
Alexandra Tashman: Students should more actively support victims of gender-based violence
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 13, 12:00 am
Katie Shepherd: USAC should help students develop financial literacy
Handling money can be a confusing business when there seem to be more banks and account types to choose from than money to invest. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 11, 10:53 pm
Ben Powell: UCLA should update ECP policy
Every quarter, students in the College of Letters and Science are expected to meet a set total number of units, as dictated by the Expected Cumulative Progress policy. To meet this total – 42 by the end of freshman year, 86 by the end of sophomore year – new students are expected to enroll in between 13 and 15 units per quarter for their first two years, a more than reasonable expectation given the plethora of five-unit general education classes. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 11, 12:15 am
Megan Beck: Botanical garden a valuable teaching space
Of the dozen libraries located on the UCLA campus, students are probably most familiar with the Powell Library or the Charles E. Young Research Library. However, Wayne Dollase, a professor emeritus in the department of earth and space sciences, recognizes a thirteenth library on campus: the Mildred E. Read more...
Photo: The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, located near the UCLA School of Dentistry, offers educational resources, including a theater that can be used as a teaching space.
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 8, 12:00 am
Kunal Patel: Students need a more accurate measure than just units to determine workload
As first passes for class enrollment begin next week, many students may pause to decide how many units to enroll in for the coming quarter. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 7, 12:00 am
Maia Ferdman: Students should seek further real-world experience during study abroad programs
Conduct bioengineering research in Singapore. Shadow an Italian doctor. Collect samples from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Read more...
Community, Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 6, 1:16 am
In the know: Perry’s ad overlooks factors that give California appeal
In a 30-second radio advertisement that began airing in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego and the Inland Empire on Monday, Texas Governor Rick Perry claims that it is nearly impossible to build a business in California. Read more...




