Opinion
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September 4, 12:26 am
University needs to clarify ambiguity in tenure decisions through feedback, not legislation
Professors are pillars of the UCLA community. But, beyond teaching and research, should they be required to be campus and community role models to merit tenure? Read more...
Opinion
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September 4, 12:24 am
Connection between less sleep and less academic success merits a middle path
A study recently published by UCLA researchers suggests that sacrificing sleep to make time for studying has markedly negative academic effects. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 27, 4:02 am
Tightening eligibility requirements would allow CSUs to meet promise of providing education
The California State University's recently announced admissions policy of letting in nonresident students while freezing in-state admission raises concerns about the direction taken by the CSU system in the wake of financial cutbacks. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 27, 3:58 am
UC Advisory Council report on Jewish student campus climate threatens to limit free speech
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble …" Read more...
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After a escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip in 2009, protests by Palestine and Israel supporters occurred around L.A. In this Jan. 12 file photo, pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside of the Federal Building in Westwood.
Opinion
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August 20, 4:00 am
UC right to support University of Texas’ race-conscious admission policy
In a Supreme Court case that may influence the future of admissions policies nationwide, University of California officials have filed a brief in support of the University of Texas' race-conscious stance on admissions. Read more...
Opinion
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August 20, 3:59 am
USAC, student groups should strive for small, steady surplus
The Undergraduate Students Association Council recently approved $78,000 in surplus funds to be spent on Bruin Bash. Read more...