Sometimes, the cost of serving the community is just 19 valet parking spots. Last week, the University of California Board of Regents approved design plans and a land grant for the relocation of Stuart House, an extension of the Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center that offers free 24-hour medical, psychological and legal services to children who have been sexually abused. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 17, 11:43 pm
Alexandra Tashman: Stuart House shows service ideals can be met with little expense
Opinion
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November 15, 12:00 am
Submission: Sleep pods would provide much-needed sanctuary
By Adam Swart How much sleep did you get last night? If I had to guess, it was almost certainly less than the recommended eight hours most of us need to perform optimally academically and to maintain a good standard of health and physical fitness. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 15, 12:00 am
Zoey Freedman: Napolitano needs to play political hardball
University of California President Janet Napolitano, in her opening remarks to the UC Board of Regents Wednesday, outlined several long-term plans for the University. Although she touched on many big ideas, her speech lacked specifics on how she will actually bring about change, especially on one critical issue: state funding. Read more...
Photo: Janet Napolitano sits in on her first University of California Board of Regents meeting as UC President. During the second day of the meeting, Napolitano laid out four initiatives she hoped to accomplish during her tenure.
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 14, 12:00 am
Ryan Nelson: Centralized approach for Take Back UC would aid in success of movement
When a group of unions and other organizations interested in reforming the University of California decided they needed a new tactic, they did what they do best: collectivize. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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November 13, 11:05 pm
Editorial: UCLA Communications Board must act to preserve journalism education
Collegiate journalism that fulfills the needs of campus readers thrives with the support of a media professional capable of guiding budding journalists. On Oct. 29, Amy Emmert, the adviser to UCLA Student Media, the umbrella organization that acts as the publisher for the Daily Bruin, seven newsmagazines and UCLA Radio, finished her final day in the position. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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November 13, 12:00 am
Alexandra Tashman: Focus on high-demand courses in UC online education
As a freshman, I took Geography 5: People and Earth’s Ecosystems with nearly 600 other students. There were more people than seats in our lecture hall, and during every class, the aisles were packed with students who had to sit on the floor. Read more...