At the beginning of the quarter, you always see the same thing: long, winding lines of impatient students trying to get their books out of Ackerman Union. Read more...
Opinion Columns
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September 10, 3:36 am
UC should encourage the use of open-source textbooks to improve quality, affordability
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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September 10, 3:33 am
Depth of dishonesty: Students should prioritize learning, not finding an easy way out
With a seal that proclaims "Veritas" "“ Latin for "truth" "“ and a reputation as the foremost academic institution in the world, Harvard University embodies the spirit of intellectual pursuit in America. Read more...
Cartoons, Opinion
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September 4, 12:27 am
Editorial Cartoon: Paul Ryan, Republican vice presidential candidate
Opinion
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September 4, 12:26 am
University needs to clarify ambiguity in tenure decisions through feedback, not legislation
Professors are pillars of the UCLA community. But, beyond teaching and research, should they be required to be campus and community role models to merit tenure? Read more...
Opinion
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September 4, 12:24 am
Connection between less sleep and less academic success merits a middle path
A study recently published by UCLA researchers suggests that sacrificing sleep to make time for studying has markedly negative academic effects. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 27, 4:02 am
Tightening eligibility requirements would allow CSUs to meet promise of providing education
The California State University's recently announced admissions policy of letting in nonresident students while freezing in-state admission raises concerns about the direction taken by the CSU system in the wake of financial cutbacks. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 27, 3:58 am
UC Advisory Council report on Jewish student campus climate threatens to limit free speech
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble …" Read more...
Photo:
After a escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip in 2009, protests by Palestine and Israel supporters occurred around L.A. In this Jan. 12 file photo, pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside of the Federal Building in Westwood.