By tying a state institution to the ballot, Brown and the state legislature seem intent to force the electorate, especially younger voters, to pass their initiative. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 22, 10:45 pm
UC finances need to separate from unstable Calif. political processes
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 22, 10:39 pm
Law schools must provide resources to retain students’ interest in public service
The age-old stereotype says most students enter law school for three different reasons: to get rich quick, to climb the social ladder or to impress family. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 22, 10:36 pm
Public institutions should extend efforts to provide quality education for veterans
The GI Bill, paid for by tax dollars, makes veterans who served in any branch of the military after 9/11 eligible for highly subsidized college tuition, among other benefits for all veterans, such as coverage of mortgage payments. Read more...
Opinion
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July 15, 10:59 pm
Political experience aids university leaders
Last month's appointment of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as president of Purdue University raised an important and controversial question: Are politicians or academics better-suited to run America's public university systems? Read more...
Opinion
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July 8, 10:52 pm
Administrators, legislators must set standards to measure quality of education
Concerns surrounding the future of higher education have found their place in popular debate for decades. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 8, 10:24 am
Submission: _Student body president welcomes new Bruins, urges school involvement_
SUBMITTED BY David Bocarsly As your student body president, it is my honor to welcome you into the Bruin family. Read more...
Opinion
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July 8, 10:21 am
Students must become aware of non-financial methods that allow their political voices to be heard
When supporting a national campaign, not everyone has the option to "put their money where their mouth is" "“ especially not University of California students who are likely more preoccupied with paying for the rising costs of tuition. However news outlets and campaign tours are increasingly shifting their focus to campaign fundraising. Despite this shift, the student vote remains an important constituency to both candidates, as shown by Obama's victory in 2008. Read more...