There’s a leak in UCLA’s titanic water conservation initiatives – and most students and faculty haven’t even realized they’re on board. The University of California announced a goal to cut water use by 20% by 2020 back in 2014. Read more...
Photo: (Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)
UCLA quietly decided against renewing the Campus Assault Resources and Education director’s contract last year. And in character with past mistakes, administrators are set on appointing a new director just as quietly. Read more...
California’s government is no stranger to inaction regarding homelessness. But under a new proposal, Californians will have another way to distract themselves from doing anything about the situation. Read more...
Photo: California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed an amendment to the California Constitution to push sanctions on cities, doing little to alleviate the homelessness issue. Short-term punishment is not the solution to overarching issues that go far beyond slapping cities’ wrists. (Creative Commons photo by Andre m via Wikimedia Commons)
They say old habits die hard. And for a 100-year-old university, the habit of sidestepping student homelessness seems particularly hard to change. A little over one week into its second century, UCLA rejected the North Westwood Neighborhood Council’s proposal to provide on-campus parking spaces that would allow housing-insecure students to sleep in their cars. Read more...
Photo: The John Wooden Center is open 24 hours a day on certain days of the week and has plentiful unused spaces. The on-campus facility could best serve housing-insecure students if bedding and amenities are provided. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Women’s March has consistently brought up concerns of inclusivity and diversity with the issues it addresses and the protestors that it draws to the event. Read more...
