The general population’s ability to vote and choose its elected representatives is what makes this country so great. Why? It means the people make decisions on issues that affect them, including jobs, education and representatives. Read more...

Over the past few weeks, the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Budget Review Committee in a historic change allowed political, religious and other independent organizations to go through the process of applying for USAC base-budget funding. Read more...

The University of California Board of Regents is considering a change in UC eligibility criteria that would increase the minimum GPA from 2.8 to 3.1 for undergraduate applicants. Read more...

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Jerry Pfohl’s opinion piece “Edwards too inexperienced” (July 12) is a case of the Republican Party’s simple-minded rhetoric dirtying the record of a credible vice presidential candidate. Read more...

Oh, the joys of summer. Spring quarter is over, and it is now time for hot days, long classes and high schoolers invading our campus. And, as much as we all want to have fun, soak in the sun, and sit in front of the TV all day, we’re likely taking one, two, maybe even three intense six-week courses. Read more...

Because of recent Undergraduate Students Association Council action, all UCLA students have won a tremendous victory in terms of their student governance. For the first time in many years, all student groups will be able to apply for funding from USAC, as it is now recognizing newly revised funding guidelines that will include independent groups. Read more...