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, 12:26 am
University needs to clarify ambiguity in tenure decisions through feedback, not legislation
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...
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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.
Opinion
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August 20, 4:00 am
UC right to support University of Texas’ race-conscious admission policy
In a Supreme Court case that may influence the future of admissions policies nationwide, University of California officials have filed a brief in support of the University of Texas' race-conscious stance on admissions. Read more...
Opinion
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August 20, 3:59 am
USAC, student groups should strive for small, steady surplus
The Undergraduate Students Association Council recently approved $78,000 in surplus funds to be spent on Bruin Bash. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 13, 6:13 am
Dream University a step toward equalizing access to education for undocumented students
Caught in the middle of ongoing debate, the National Dream University "“ an online education program for undocumented students co-founded by a UCLA institute "“ has garnered considerable negative media attention since its announcement. Read more...