The California Senate wants student-athletes to get paid. Maybe it’s about time, maybe it’s an outrage. But either way, the problem remains: Money doesn’t grow on trees. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 21, 10:36 pm
UCLA should shake dust off earthquake safety education, preparations
With every tremble of the 7.1 Ridgecrest earthquake, many Californians wondered: “Is this going to be the Big One?” To say that UCLA is in earthquake country is an understatement. Read more...
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Community, Opinion
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July 14, 10:13 pm
Op-ed: The physical sciences curriculum at UCLA needs to be revamped
Let’s get straight to the punchline: UCLA needs to change how the physical sciences are taught. Physical science courses have significantly higher fail rates than other courses, according to a 2015 report to UCLA’s executive vice chancellor and provost on enhancing student success. Read more...
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Editorials, Opinion
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July 14, 9:58 pm
Editorial: Spirit Squad investigation reveals how UCLA prioritizes donations over students
The single most important role of any university should be to protect its students. But UCLA proved it was willing to sacrifice that duty for a couple extra donations. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 7, 7:59 pm
UCLA must recognize students’ need for faster Wi-Fi connection in digital era
UCLA: the birthplace of the internet. Too bad the university never got past the 1970s connection speed. Students on the Hill have become numb to dial-up era connection, spotty Wi-Fi and switching between UCLA’s two main Wi-Fi networks in the hopes one might actually work. Read more...
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