Expanding job protections to new parents can be a controversial issue, especially when applied to small businesses. But it’s still important that as many workers as possible have the job security they need, so when the California Legislature writes a law about it, it should be as inclusive as possible. Read more...
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October 2, 3:17 pm
Editorial: Supreme Court must hear O’Bannon case, secure athletes’ right to own image
The ball is now in the U.S. Supreme Court to decide the amateur status of collegiate athletes. Among the thousands of petitions set to go in front of the eight current justices over the coming weeks – each petitioner hoping for a hearing with the nation’s highest court – only one case brings with it the ability to begin dismantling some of the injustices facing collegiate athletes: the Ed O’Bannon case. Read more...
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September 29, 1:35 am
Editorial: State Legislature should address funding concerns for mental health bill
Good intentions aren’t sufficient reason to push a flawed policy into law. Last week, Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 2017, which would have expanded mental health care funding for California college campuses, because it did not specify an amount or source of funding for the program. Read more...
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September 25, 10:23 pm
Editorial: California US Senate candidates’ higher education plans lack specificity
California’s U.S. Senate candidates Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez have spoken out in favor of college affordability, but neither of the candidates’ plans are specific or even convincing enough to tackle the issues of growing student debt, compromised education quality and overworked faculty, especially at public universities like UCLA. Read more...
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September 21, 11:43 pm
Editorial: ASUCLA needs to interact with students to better meet consumer needs
Every business, even university stores, must adapt to consumers’ ever-changing tastes and preferences. Associated Students UCLA is no stranger to this fact. It has had to deal with instances of revenue loss for reasons ranging from from the Great Recession to the weather affecting its beverage sales, and has changed its merchandise and restaurant offerings in response. Read more...
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September 16, 2:06 pm
Editorial: State must invest in short-term relief for homeless Angelenos
The state cannot continue to ignore the fact homelessness in Los Angeles has reached critical mass. Growing public attention to the issue has prompted city leaders to ramp up efforts to address the issue; but without immediate support, homeless Angelenos are unlikely to experience much-needed relief. Read more...
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September 16, 1:58 pm
Editorial: Westwood, UCLA need increased cooperation to revive community program
From 2010 to 2014, a UCLA-sponsored annual event drew 300 to 500 students into Westwood to make it a more beautiful place. The event, which was called the Westwood Organized Meaningful Projects, deserves to be revitalized as an ongoing event. Read more...