A transparency bill recently signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown should be expanded in scope to bring greater openness to the University of California. Last week, Brown signed Assembly Bill 409, a measure that authorizes the Fair Political Practices Commission, California’s watchdog agency, to establish a publicly accessible database of economic disclosure forms. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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October 17, 1:35 am
Editorial: Economic disclosure law should be extended to forms filed by researchers
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 17, 1:15 am
Katie Shepherd: Rhetoric used in protest against Proposition 209 misleading, unfair
When it comes to gauging diversity on UCLA’s campus, the numbers don’t lie. After the passage of Proposition 209, a 1996 law that made race-conscious admissions illegal at California public universities, the number of underrepresented students admitted dropped precipitously. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 16, 12:00 am
Submission: Napolitano’s appointment should be rescinded
By Juan Gomez-Quiñones and Reynal Guillen The naming of Janet Napolitano as University of California president must be rescinded. We object to the result and its very process. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 16, 12:00 am
Natalie Delgadillo: USAC budget reporting should be inclusive process
Every year, the Undergraduate Students Association Council receives about $2 million in student fees, and most students – the people who pay those fees – have little to no idea where the money goes. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 16, 12:00 am
Submission: Loss of government funding hurts scientific research, economy
By David Eisenberg Classes and instruction go on as usual at UCLA, but those of us dedicated also to scientific research are increasingly squeezed by the United States budget sequestration and the federal government shutdown. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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October 15, 12:26 am
Submission: Affirmative action programs help entire university community
Gender, sexual identity, immigration status, language, national origin and religion – these are all controversial topics that meander into discussions on college campuses. It appears that the issues of race and ethnicity at UCLA have the most controversial connotations. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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October 15, 12:00 am
Alexandra Tashman: LGBT themed floor needs to be more affordable
Living away from home is one of the most challenging aspects of your typical freshman year. Now imagine you could take that challenge, but add daily support from people who share your interests and experiences. Read more...
Photo: The Gender, Sexuality, and Society theme community is located on the third floor of De Neve Acacia and caters to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexual, queer or questioning and allied students.