Registered student organizations at UCLA are endowed with a number of privileges that allow students to meet like-minded individuals who share similar passions and interests. Registered student organizations have access to various funding sources, free and low-cost on-campus venues, and experienced and devoted faculty advisers. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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March 4, 12:15 am
Submission: Event planning procedures for student groups require streamlining
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 3, 12:00 am
Arthur Wang: UCs, CSUs need to improve retention programs for underserved students
In politics, pipelines bring to mind President Barack Obama’s veto. In education, pipelines are important pathways from underserved public schools to the state’s public universities. At the California State University system, a decade of efforts have proved less-than-stellar, with African American enrollments declining rather than growing in spite of increased outreach to underserved and minority communities. Read more...
Photo: (Vivian Tong/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Community, Opinion
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March 2, 11:51 pm
Submission: UCLA community must speak up against bus route changes
Our UCLA community prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability and inclusion. Both of these commitments, however, are being challenged by bus changes that will impact thousands of the university’s students, staff and faculty. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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March 2, 12:17 am
Editorial: Ballot measures would cut election fatigue, boost turnout
Low voter turnout rates in local elections are an embarrassing problem that paints an inaccurate picture of the people of Los Angeles and what they want from their elected officials. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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March 2, 12:08 am
Ryan Nelson: Dichotomy of practical, liberal education unnecessary, unproductive
Before he ever tried to tear down a wall, former president Ronald Reagan had a much more local foe: the University of California. Forty-eight years ago this past Saturday, the conservative California governor delivered a stirring sermon: The state budget was tight, education was expensive, and people shouldn’t be given “intellectual luxuries” on the state dime. Read more...
Photo: Ronald Reagan shaking hands on the campaign trail in 1966, only one year before he made a speech on the role and importance of higher education as California governor. (Courtesy of Brett Tatman)
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 27, 12:39 pm
Aram Ghoogasian: Diversity vice chancellor position must prioritize students
When students try to communicate with school administrators, their grievances often fall on deaf ears. The appointment of a new administrator, however, has a chance to initiate a paradigm shift. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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February 27, 12:33 pm
Submission: USAC members’ apology insufficient
Faculty members are rightfully reluctant to weigh in on issues discussed by the student government, and even more reluctant to directly criticize members of that government. Read more...