I am writing in response to Ramsey Ugarte's column on April 8, in which he argues that alternative economic viewpoints (especially Austrian economic philosophy) should be taught in the classroom at UCLA. As a history graduate student and a teaching assistant, I have frequently encountered "alternative economic viewpoints" in the curricula here, and in my own seminars I have tried to include discussions about different economic models. Read more...
Opinion
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April 12, 12:15 am
Letter to the editor: Alternative economic theory is taught at UCLA
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 11, 1:48 am
Computer science GE should be required
You have probably heard the cliche story about how a rudimentary general education course was so captivating that it caused a student to switch majors and career paths. Read more...
Opinion
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April 11, 1:43 am
Speaks Out: Mid-quarter course evaluations
Do you think students should conduct course evaluations in the middle of the quarter? Read more...
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Beatrice Lazar
Community, Opinion
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April 11, 1:33 am
Letter to the editor: Online evaluations working to increase participation
In a recent Daily Bruin editorial, "Mid-quarter evaluations would be more useful to students," the paper's editorial board addressed the potential benefits associated with gathering evaluation of instruction feedback mid-term. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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April 10, 7:09 am
The Risk of Rushing: Students on the fast track to graduation lose out on experiences, opportunities available at UCLA
Around eighth week, the familiar murmurs of "This quarter went by too fast!" start to echo around campus. A course that seemed like it would be a slow, arduous trek at the beginning of the quarter feels like a sprint. As a consequence of the quarter system, Bruins are always rushing. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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April 10, 7:07 am
Letter to the editor: Ron Paul rally proves he has widespread support
I appreciate the Daily Bruin's coverage of the Youth for Ron Paul Rally on Wednesday, but I wanted to clarify some details and take issue with its characterization of the race. Read more...