Monday, August 17

In the news:


Facilities: Pardis Farhadian

Pardis Farhadian has shown the ability to make realistic goals and enlist the support of disparate groups, and her experience as a resident assistant and cooperation with outside organizations, such as the Westwood neighborhood association, have prepared her to succeed as Facilities commissioner. Read more...



Fees on rise but value may slide

California has boasted the quality of its higher-education systems for years. However, it is alarming that the state of California currently does not seem to appreciate the quality of its higher-education system. Read more...


Editorial: Green initiative’s logistics are impractical

Question: How many undergraduates does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Answer: None ““ UCLA Facilities Management does it. Beginning Monday, UCLA undergraduates will be able to place their votes not only for such positions as USAC president, as well as external and internal vice presidents, but also on The Green Intiative Fund referendum. Read more...



Apologies and caution needed, not shameless promotion

The story could not have been more disgusting if it had been fabricated. One year ago, a student killed 32 people and himself in a campus rampage. In a twisted sort of highlight ceremony, a man visited that campus last Thursday and spoke to the merit of concealed weapons. Read more...