Last week, the University of California Board of Regents voted on raising nonresident tuition by $978. Our student government rightfully worked to organize a demonstration in response to an action that would exacerbate food and housing insecurity on campus. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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March 19, 6:49 pm
Submission: Despite lack of inclusion, Jewish students still must establish their voices
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 18, 10:45 pm
Avvalzameer Bhatia: Protein shake station at Wooden would greatly improve Bruins’ gym experiences
This post was updated July 28, 2020 at 4:20 p.m. UCLA’s John Wooden Center offers world-class exercise facilities to fit the diverse fitness needs of students and faculty. Read more...
Photo: (Sheyra Mantri/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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March 18, 10:26 pm
Editorial: Tuition increase reflects regents’ frail grasp of accessible education
California’s public universities aren’t all that public. At least, that’s what the University of California Board of Regents would have us think. The regents voted Thursday to raise nonresident tuition by 3.5 percent, or $978, for the next academic year. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 14, 11:05 pm
Scott Bays: Reduced prices would compensate for housing affected by construction
8 a.m. classes won’t be the only thing forcing students out of bed early in the morning next school year. Two weeks ago, UCLA Housing informed students via email that residents in Saxon Suites, Hitch Suites, Rieber Hall, Rieber Vista, Rieber Terrace and Hedrick Hall will have to deal with “moderate to high noise and dust impacts” throughout the 2018-2019 school year due to construction of new housing on De Neve Drive. Read more...
Photo: (Noelle Cho/Daily Bruin)
Editorials, Opinion
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March 14, 10:58 pm
Editorial: USAC surrenders authority by operating under administration’s decision
The Undergraduate Students Association Council was created for the purpose of giving students agency in a university riddled with bureaucracy and administrative jargon. Too bad this year’s council has decided to cede its authority to the very administrators it should be holding accountable. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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March 11, 9:19 pm
Editorial: Westwood residents’ lawsuit an affront to student housing needs
In a city riddled with homelessness and congested roadways, Westwood residents have taken it upon themselves to fight the big fight: suing the University of California for trying to build more affordable student housing. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 11, 9:05 pm
Ankita Nair: Alumni scholarship application deadline disadvantages incoming students
As high school students all over the country rejoice about gaining admission into UCLA, some may be disappointed to find out it is too late to apply for one of the university’s most prestigious merit-based scholarships. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Alumni Association awards the Alumni Scholarship to 150 students every year. The catch is students have to apply to the scholarship before UCLA releases its admission decisions. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)