Never too far from controversy, the UC Board of Regents is once again debating the polarizing issue of UC admissions ““ and if the past is any indicator, things could get ugly. Read more...

The University of California Board of Regents should take a look at going solar because it provides a host of benefits for the UC: financial stability, environmental friendliness and the opportunity to become a national leader in a worthwhile cause. Read more...

The West L.A. Chamber of Commerce applauds the bold decision by Los Angeles City Councilmember Jack Weiss to end the Westwood Village Community Alliance, Inc., the controversial seven-year-old business improvement district in Westwood. Read more...

In a state as progressive as California, it is surprising to find the homeschooling movement facing powerful opposition. But the California Education Department issued a memo this summer claiming “Parents who homeschool their children are operating outside the law.” There are an estimated 700,000 to 1.2 million homeschoolers in America, and most studies show homeschoolers score higher than their public school peers in academic tests. Read more...

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would it have a substantial impact on students’ experience if ucla were to do away with its free speech zone, Avneet Kaur Fourth-year, Political science “It is definitely a value to have this free speech zone on campus because as such a diverse campus, there are many different views to be expressed, and it is easy to do so at such a central location to campus.” Adam Sheppard Second-year, Mechanical engineering “I think everyone should have the chance to hear other views because college is a time when you decide exactly what you believe. Read more...