Education isn’t getting any cheaper, but the state government seems intent on keeping it that way. In the midst of students repeatedly urging the state to allocate more money to universities to alleviate proposed tuition hikes, Gov. Read more...
Editorials
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January 11, 10:16 pm
Editorial: UCSF’s outsourcing of IT jobs sets a dangerous precedent
It seems the University of California’s way of showing it cares for its skilled workers is to fire them and hire cheaper, foreign contract labor. This is ironic to say the least. Read more...
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January 8, 7:29 pm
Editorial: UCLA child care center must implement changes following complaints
Each weekday, many of UCLA’s faculty, staff and students entrust the lives of their children to UCLA Early Care and Education, expecting a safe and nurturing environment for their young ones. Read more...
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December 4, 8:57 pm
Editorial: Student advisory board will be crucial in improving CAPS
2016 wasn’t the brightest of years when it came to mental health services. It’s no secret that UCLA’s Counseling and Psychological Services has had a difficult 12 months, struggling to balance funding and staff shortages with ever-increasing student demand for counseling services. Read more...
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November 30, 10:05 pm
Editorial: USAC reform fails to address council’s underlying diversity issues
Donald Trump’s election took many of us by surprise, and while students are understandably shocked, some Undergraduate Students Association Council members are taking it a little too far. Read more...
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November 28, 11:29 am
Editorial: With potential tuition hike, UC should budget finances more responsibly
It should not come as any surprise that the University of California is considering an end to the six-year-long tuition freeze. Continuing the tuition freeze is not just unlikely, but potentially harmful to the University’s quality in the midst of rising enrollment and inflation. Read more...
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November 20, 7:37 pm
Editorial: UC must commit to protecting undocumented students in face of Trump
This election has left us all with more questions than answers. And the fate of undocumented students is one of them. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which provides two-year work permits and protection from deportation to undocumented students who meet certain requirements. Read more...