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March 16, 5:00 pm

Opinion: UC should put its mouth where its money is with investment transparency

This post was updated April 4 at 9:01 p.m. Any financial decisions made by our institution that have the ability to create a huge economic impact should be very carefully considered. Read more...

Photo: The entrance to UCLA Startup, which currently has a partnership with Blackstone’s charitable foundation through its Blackstone LaunchPad program, is pictured. The UC system must provide greater transparency about its $4 billion investment with Blackstone’s Real Estate Income Trust. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)

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March 10, 5:40 pm

Opinion: Current enrollment system prevents Bruins from taking necessary classes

This post was updated March 14 at 8:14 p.m.  As the clock finally turns to enrollment time, countless Bruins will refresh the class planner on MyUCLA only to be met with red locks, yellow warning triangles and a sinking, hopeless feeling. Read more...

Photo: A laptop, which shows a locked political science class on the MyUCLA class planner, is pictured. UCLA must fix the enrollment system in order to make classes more accessible for all students. (Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin staff)

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March 9, 8:43 pm

Opinion: ASUCLA voucher value must be adjusted to reflect increasing cost of meals

Panda Express, Bruin Buzz and Blaze Pizza are go-to options for a quick and convenient meal amid a busy day on campus. Bruins spend between $4,900 to $6,200 annually for a meal plan – and yet, it is far too common to buy food with an Associated Students UCLA meal ticket worth $9 only to have to pay the remaining balance out-of-pocket. Read more...

Photo: Associated Students UCLA tickets in two plastic holders are pictured. UCLA should increase the value of meal vouchers as on-campus meal prices increase. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)

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March 7, 8:31 pm

Opinion: Synchronized swimming deserves greater acknowledgment, funding from the university

UCLA often prides itself not only on its academic standing but also on the strength of its athletic programs – but perhaps we need to rethink our pride. Read more...

Photo: The Student Activities Center Pool is pictured. UCLA must provide additional support and resources to sports that are less acknowledged on campus, including the artistic swim team. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)

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March 3, 4:50 pm

Opinion: University ranking systems maintain cycle of privilege in higher education

This post was updated Mar. 5 at 8:25 p.m. If you stroll down Bruin Walk, around the Hill’s residential buildings or anywhere on UCLA’s campus with a lamppost, you will inevitably be met with a bright blue poster that reads in bolded letters: “UCLA: #1 Public University.” For the sixth year in a row, UCLA has been named the No. Read more...

Photo: Royce Hall is pictured. The ranking system that dubbed UCLA the No. 1 public school in the nation perhaps uses flawed metrics. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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