Community, Opinion
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January 12, 11:31 pm
Op-ed: UC system would benefit from more student representation on Board of Regents
A new decade has begun – and with it comes many relevant changes in the University of California administration systemwide. A new UC president is about to be hired, and with today’s political atmosphere threatening minorities nationwide, it is time to finally advocate for an increase in student representation on the UC Board of Regents. Read more...
Photo: The University of California Board of Regents has been operating well with the student regent and student regent-designate positions but could use more student representation within the board to include more diverse voices. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Editorials, Opinion
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January 12, 11:26 pm
Editorial: Westwood bike lanes would create path to more affordable, cleaner transportation
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 3:10 p.m. Bicycle lanes in Westwood have hit a roadblock – and feuding neighborhood councils are partially to blame. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 9, 10:14 pm
UCLA needs a more integrated approach to helping students prepare for the GRE
After years of standardized tests to get into UCLA, college students would be justified in thinking they have done their time. Unfortunately, a stellar GPA itself does not bridge the gap between graduate school and student applicants – but don’t worry, there’s yet another test for that. Read more...
Photo: The Graduate Record Examinations is an important standardized test for many undergraduate Bruins hoping to further their careers in higher education. UCLA has many available resources to promote to students in order to effectively facilitate their success on the exam. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 9, 10:08 pm
Planned metro line at UCLA could make commuting easier for students
It’s not hard to believe a grid of high-speed trains designed to transport people safely, efficiently and inexpensively would be so popular. What’s hard to believe is that Los Angeles is just now catching onto the ways of Manhattan, Boston, Philadelphia, Paris, Chicago, London and San Francisco by completing 28 new metro projects across the city. Read more...
Photo: (Cody Wilson/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 8, 10:38 pm
USAC’s growing control over surplus funds misrepresents student interests
Most Bruins are blissfully unaware of their student government outside of the fees they pay to sustain it. However, a recent decision made by the Undergraduate Student Association Council calls the use of those fees into question. Read more...
Photo: An Undergraduate Students Association Council meeting in November ruled a change in the allocation process for surplus funds. But, limiting student organizations’ access to these funds will further prevent USAC from establishing a solid working relationship with students and their organizations and would only ostracize them further. (Daily Bruin file photo)