Out of state, out of mind. That’s what the University of California Board of Regents seems to think when it has to make concrete decisions about nonresident students. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 18, 11:14 pm
Quarter system’s flexibility exceeds benefits of its semester counterpart
I transferred to UCLA from a small, New England liberal arts school in 2018. The quarter system, with its fast-paced, high-stress reputation, was one of my greatest fears. Read more...
Photo: Chancellor Gene Block told the Daily Bruin Editorial Board in March that he supported switching to the semester system. It’s a flawed and foolhardy gambit to do so. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 18, 11:10 pm
Risk of alcohol-related incidents outweighs potential benefits of proposed bill
This post was updated April 22 at 4:31 p.m. Another round of drinks and a few more hours of partying can’t hurt anybody, right? But as little as two hours can make a big difference. Read more...
Photo: State Senate Bill 58 would extend the last-call times for bars and stores until 4 a.m. The bill aims to increase profits for businesses and entertainment for communities, but it would also increase the number of alcohol-related incidents. (James Schaap/Daily Bruin)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 18, 1:36 am
UCLA’s skewed hiring process leads to lack of political, intellectual diversity
A popular talking point in conservative circles is that universities are left-leaning ivory towers. They might be right – but not for the reasons they think. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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April 18, 1:34 am
Editorial: Diminished candidate pool reflects USAC’s reliance on outrage politics for notice
One sentiment has been a constant in the undergraduate student government for the last 10 years: Until the politics get vicious, the stakes are too low. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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April 17, 12:31 pm
No Offense, But: The college admissions scandal(s)
“No Offense, But” is back for the quarter. Join Opinion editor Keshav Tadimeti and columnists Reilly Berberian and Abhishek Shetty as they break down both the college admissions scandals in which UCLA has been implicated. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 16, 9:42 pm
Westwood must face the music, simplify permit process to revitalize Village
When I moved to Los Angeles from a tiny town in Northern California, I was eager to explore the music scene that supposedly surrounded my new home. Read more...
Photo: Westwood businesses don’t often have live performances due to difficulties from the Westwood Village Specific Plan. This is an extension of the LA Municipal Code that makes the process of obtaining a cafe entertainment permit complicated and deters businesses from pursuing one. (Daily Bruin file photo)