When it comes to trash reduction at UCLA, things can get a little messy. The University of California launched its Zero Waste by 2020 program in 2007 with the goal of diverting solid waste from landfills. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 5, 9:18 am
Sandra Wenceslao: UC’s college-prep courses should offer affordable out-of-state prices
California boasts the best public university system in the country. But tell that to the out-of-state students who don’t have a chance to attend a University of California because their high school doesn’t offer them courses that would help them meet the UC’s minimum admission requirements. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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March 5, 9:17 am
Editorial: Slashing fair-share union fees would be a disservice to all workers
In an ironic turn of events, the United States Supreme Court is considering whether to curtail workers’ First Amendment rights in an effort to uphold First Amendment rights. Read more...
Opinion, Podcasts
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March 2, 11:54 am
No Offense, But: Birds and Soylent
No Offense is back after a brief break. This week, join Opinion editor Keshav Tadimeti, assistant Opinion editor Abhishek Shetty and Opinion columnist Omar Said as they give the definitive, most thorough rundown of the Bird scooters that took our campus by surprise. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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March 1, 9:59 pm
Submission: Unions more important than ever as Janus v. AFSCME set to weaken them
Labor unions are bad for billionaires. Which is why the United States Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME is part of an organized effort by the likes of the Koch brothers, part of an influential conservative family; Sam Walton, founder of Walmart Inc.; and the Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit, conservative think tank, to make every state a “right to work” state – a clever rhetorical disguise for getting workers to work for less. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 1, 9:26 pm
Chris Busco: UCLA must enforce campus filming policy with YouTubers
It’s straight out of a Hollywood movie: the rolling, grassy hills by Janss Steps are dotted with students soaking up some California sunshine as they pore over class materials. Read more...
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Editorials, Opinion
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February 28, 11:31 pm
Editorial: UC’s future relies upon student votes in California gubernatorial race
On election day in fewer than 100 days, students will have the opportunity to tell state politicians what they think about California’s treatment of its universities. Read more...