California will soon have more than just a potential budget problem on its hands. Donald Trump will be sworn in as president Friday, and the Republican-unified federal government will work in earnest to achieve its partisan agenda. Read more...
Editorials
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January 16, 10:21 pm
Editorial: Gov. Brown’s scholarship cuts are not a solution to budget deficit
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...
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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...