The Undergraduate Students Association Council president is arguably one of the most privileged and influential student positions at UCLA, given its access, platform and resources. The president, however, is limited in their power: They can only vote in the event of a tie on any council measure. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 19, 10:27 pm
Submission: USAC president condemns council’s change to election code
Opinion, Podcasts
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October 19, 12:31 pm
No Offense, But: Report cards
No Offense is back for another week! Join Opinion editor Keshav Tadimeti and assistant Opinion editor Abhishek Shetty as they talk about the University of California Student Association’s plan to grade UC Regents on their engagement with students. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 18, 10:41 pm
Submission: Students should practice civil discourse, not suppress opposing views
Young Americans for Freedom at UCLA condemns the protesters from Refuse Fascism Los Angeles who temporarily suspended the question-and-answer portion of the panel titled “What Is Civil Discourse? Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 18, 10:37 pm
Editorial: UC Regents, students would benefit from detailed reports over letter grades
Students soon won’t be the only ones in the University of California system worrying about their grades. The UC Student Association is planning to release a UC Regent Report Card, which will annually grade the performance of members of the UC Board of Regents based on their transparency and votes on issues that affect students, as well as how often they interact with students. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 18, 12:55 am
UCLA should increase access to clubs by providing improved online resources
The defining UCLA experience is trying to avoid organizations flyering on Bruin Walk. Clubs must accost students as they head to class or swarm Dickson Plaza each fall for the Enormous Activities Fair to ensure everyone knows they exist. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 18, 12:53 am
ASUCLA should remedy drop in textbook sales by stocking fewer books
With textbook sales at Ackerman Union declining, Associated Students UCLA has taken the concept of nonprofit a bit literally. ASUCLA, a nonprofit, student-run organization that oversees on-campus retail sales and the student union building, is expected to lose more than $1 million this fiscal year. Read more...
Photo: Associated Students UCLA forecasts it will lose more than one million dollars over this fiscal year. The association pointed towards decreasing textbook sales and an increase in the minimum wage as the main drivers behind these losses. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 16, 10:18 pm
Jacqueline Alvarez: UCLA should offer a traditional business curriculum for undergraduates
Aspiring entrepreneurs beware: Don’t bother coming to UCLA as an undergraduate if you want a business degree. UCLA boasts a world-renowned business and management school and recently secured the title of “No. Read more...