While Jason Gaulton has two years of experience on the Campus Events Commission, he still struggles with sensitivity issues similar to those weakening this year’s and last year’s commission. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
Endorsement: Gaulton needs to display more maturity, sensitivity
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May 4, 9:00 pm
Endorsement: Kozak qualified to stress diversity in academic affairs
Academic Affairs commissioner candidate Sophia Kozak exhibits a strong comprehension of the duties and direction of the Academic Affairs Commission, and is the best candidate among the three running. Read more...
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May 4, 9:00 pm
Endorsement: Lawson, Gálvez, Lucas show energy and/or experience
General representative candidates Joshua Lawson, Jenny Gálvez and Amy Lucas stand out from a crowd of nine contenders, either because of their experience, energy or both, as the best fit to represent students on council. Read more...
Opinion
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May 1, 9:00 pm
Revenues from fee increase helped no one
During fall quarter controversy arose over a programming referendum to raise student fees. Among the strongest proponents of the referendum were the USAC commissions (particularly Student Welfare, Community Service and Cultural Affairs). Read more...
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May 1, 9:00 pm
UCLA must take responsibility for its subcontracted workers
Imagine living in a place where having a formal dining table or a simple sofa is a luxury; where the bedroom, living room and dining room become one room that two families call home. Read more...
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April 30, 9:00 pm
Animal research does not validate trespass
In the Daily Bruin News article, “Animal rights activists protest against UCLA researchers” (April 25), Nicolas Taborek reports protesters demonstrated outside the homes of UCLA animal researchers and one of the activists, Erica Sutherland, “believes the demonstrations were effective.” We are two of these “animal researchers.” And, indeed, on April 21, around 10:15 p.m., our home was attacked allegedly by a large group of animal activists, wearing masks to hide their identities. Read more...
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April 30, 9:00 pm
Let Iraq decide government
On April 9, 2003 the Iraqi people declared their independence from the tyrannical regime of Saddam Hussein. Media escorts did not report to work, “Comical Ali” did not report to work, and statues of Hussein began to fall all over Iraq. Read more...