Student input shouldn’t just be a badge of inclusion – it should actually mean something. In November, Norma Kehdi was hired as director of the Center for Accessible Education after previously being the center’s associate director of counseling services. Read more...
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January 11, 3:43 pm
Editorial: Political engagement and elections make a difference in democracy
Days after a violent siege of the nation’s capital and years after dangerous rhetoric from the commander-in-chief, members of Congress are beginning the process to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time in less than two years. Read more...
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January 10, 9:03 am
Editorial: Graduate students should be included on dean search committee
Here we go again. The UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies is in search of a new dean. A nine-person search committee, assembled by Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter, is responsible for seeking out the next person to assume that position. Read more...
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January 6, 11:11 pm
Editorial: Riots at US Capitol inexcusably threaten the democracy that defines America
The fate of democracy in the United States falls well outside the bounds of our normal coverage. But these aren’t normal times. The editorial board writes today in response to an egregious assault on the country’s foundations and its future livelihood. Read more...
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December 10, 4:23 pm
Editorial: Greater transparency is needed in Books for Bruins scholarship selection process
Transparency is key when it comes to financial matters. The Undergraduate Students Association Council Academic Affairs Commission will give out nearly $35,000 in Books for Bruins scholarships for course materials this quarter. Read more...
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December 7, 7:24 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s LGBTQ+ policies should inspire continuation of inclusive efforts
This year, UCLA ranked third in a CollegeChoice ranking of the top 50 LGBTQ+ universities. Now, it’s time for the administration to live up to that ranking. Read more...
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December 3, 5:26 pm
Editorial: Vaccine can’t reach max success at UCLA without clear communication from school
Almost nine months after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted UCLA to shut down most operations on campus, students are starting to see glimmers of hope. Candidate vaccines from Moderna and from Pfizer and BioNTech have proven effective in late-stage clinical trials. Read more...