Whether or not the failure of the Contingency USA/BOD Referendum Enactment, or CURE, represents a vote of no confidence in the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the newly elected council members must step forward to restore financial responsibility. Read more...
Opinion Columns
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 10, 12:07 am
Social researching: Academia-specific networking websites offer new, efficient ways for scholars to connect, share works
In the past few years, academia-specific social networking websites have grown in popularity among faculty members at universities across the United States. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 9, 12:17 am
An independent voice: Independent voice needed on student government council
Seven years ago, on a Thursday night, two crowds of students gathered on opposite sides of Kerckhoff steps to hear the results of the Undergraduate Students Association Council election. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 8, 12:15 am
Despite state cuts, CSU should agree to boost faculty salaries to maintain competitiveness
Amid public education cuts across the board in California, the University of California has found space in its budget to raise faculty wages by 3 percent this year. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 3, 11:19 pm
Buying pre-owned books online comes with underlying texts
The Internet has fundamentally changed the way we buy course materials, making it easier for students to buy and resell textbooks by eliminating physical barriers. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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May 3, 10:44 pm
Autonomy proposal would stifle smaller, newer UCs
Any motion toward the privatization of public higher education tends to strike a dissonant chord "“ especially among undergraduate students. Read more...
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University of California Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau issued a proposal calling for increased autonomy for UC campuses.
Opinion Columns, Sports
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May 3, 12:27 am
Bruin women’s basketball program is indebted to famed Tennessee coach Pat Summitt
It was more than eight months ago that Pat Summitt gave the sports world a "Where were you when?" moment. Read more...
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Legendary University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, who contributed to UCLA’s women’s basketball program, is retiring early.