The mysterious mechanisms that kick into gear once a high school student submits his or her college application make it seem like even luck may have a part in the process. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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November 5, 12:36 am
Letter to the Editor: Affirmative action assists in achieving diversity
By Paula Tavrow, Associate adjunct professor I take exception to David Cooper’s op-ed, “Race debate is misguided,” on Nov. 1. I agree with him that affirmative action fails to address one source of disparities – namely, the poor quality of schools for many minority children. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 5, 12:13 am
Eitan Arom: UCLA’s tobacco ban needs revision
It’s not often that a policy manages to be both heavy-handed and completely toothless, yet the tobacco ban instituted on campus in April deftly embodies that oxymoron. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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November 5, 12:00 am
Submission: Refusing dialogue hinders progress in conflict resolution
By members of Hillel at UCLA, Bruins for Israel and J Street U at UCLA Imagine a conversation in which one party starts by saying, “Sure, let’s talk. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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November 4, 2:31 pm
Poll: What do you think of a proposed “nap room” on campus?
Editorials, Opinion
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November 4, 1:41 am
Editorial: Napolitano must address details of $15 million plan
In her first major public speech as president of the University of California, Janet Napolitano unveiled a $15 million investment to be allocated to several student communities, but presented few specifics on where that money would go and few details of her plans for the UC’s future. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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November 4, 12:00 am
Submission: UCLA’s failure to divest harms its Palestinian students
Today marks the beginning of UCLA’s Students for Justice in Palestine’s annual Palestine Awareness Week, a series of events centered on educating students about the Palestinian struggle for justice and equality. Read more...