In his first six months as vice chancellor of equity, diversity and inclusion, Jerry Kang has proven he knows what to say. From speaking at a Black Bruins Matter protest to implementing his CrossCheck blog to discuss social issues on campus, he’s acknowledged the concerns that frustrated student activists have called on the administration to address. Read more...
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January 14, 8:39 am
Editorial: Jerry Kang’s student advisory board can heed call for representation
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January 11, 8:41 am
Editorial: State must be contractually obligated to contribute to UC pension fund
Gov. Jerry Brown and University of California President Janet Napolitano agreed in the May budget revision last year that the UC would restructure its retirement plan to be more sustainable and the state would allocate $436 million over the next three years to the UC’s pension fund. Read more...
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January 7, 1:06 am
Editorial: Regents’ addition of student adviser unlikely to make any difference
Later this month, the University of California Board of Regents will vote on whether to create a new student adviser position. The adviser would represent student interests in UC committees the current student regent and student regent-designate don’t participate in. Read more...
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January 4, 12:08 am
Editorial: New Year’s resolutions to keep UCLA, the UC and The Bruin accountable
Just like the masses of people that will swell the John Wooden Center to capacity this month, it’s time to make a few New Year’s resolutions. Read more...
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December 7, 12:09 am
Editorial: San Bernardino shooting should not prompt anti-Muslim hate
After the shooting that left 14 dead in San Bernardino, California last week, the nation is searching for a way to heal. Some have held vigils. Read more...
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December 3, 1:58 am
Editorial: UCSD must not cut all student media funding because of one magazine
The University of California, San Diego has a vibrant alternative student media. The roster is expansive, and includes undergraduate research journals, fashion magazines and competing humor magazines. Read more...
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November 29, 11:54 pm
Editorial: ASUCLA should set up pilot prayer space for more permanent solution
Some problems are so easy to fix that there’s almost no excuse for their existence. The lack of a nondiscriminatory prayer and meditation space at UCLA is one of these problems. Read more...