New SAT, same old problems. While the so-called college readiness exam is a thing of the past for college students, the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Academic Affairs Commission has brought it back to the fore. Read more...
Editorials
Editorials, Opinion
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March 5, 9:17 am
Editorial: Slashing fair-share union fees would be a disservice to all workers
In an ironic turn of events, the United States Supreme Court is considering whether to curtail workers’ First Amendment rights in an effort to uphold First Amendment rights. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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February 28, 11:31 pm
Editorial: UC’s future relies upon student votes in California gubernatorial race
On election day in fewer than 100 days, students will have the opportunity to tell state politicians what they think about California’s treatment of its universities. Read more...
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February 26, 11:44 am
Editorial: Westwood Forward’s loss of momentum in the face of city opposition is a disservice to residents
Westwood Forward, a student-led coalition, came together last quarter and professed the need for Westwood to change to meet students’ and community members’ needs. The group presented a vision and established contacts with the City of Los Angeles to bring its goals to fruition. Read more...
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February 21, 11:06 pm
Editorial: Bird Rides, Inc. needs to abide by city laws, ensure rider safety
When the Bird scooters descended on Westwood, students eagerly embraced them as an easier way to scale UCLA’s onerous hills and travel from one end of the neighborhood to another. Read more...
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February 20, 12:00 am
Editorial: ICE uses raids, arrests of undocumented immigrants as political tools
When President Donald Trump ran for office in 2016, he promised, among many things, to build a sky-high border wall, stem travel into the country and bring law and order back to the U.S. Read more...
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February 15, 2:18 am
Editorial: UCLA Housing price hikes should be explained, not arbitrary
UCLA Housing’s motto on paper is “Hospitality First!” In reality, though, it should be something along the lines of “Hospitality first – at an arbitrary price.” UCLA Housing proposed a housing rate hike earlier this year for graduate students living in university housing. Read more...