Caught in the middle of ongoing debate, the National Dream University "“ an online education program for undocumented students co-founded by a UCLA institute "“ has garnered considerable negative media attention since its announcement. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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August 13, 6:10 am
Controversy over chicken sandwiches leaves moderate citizens without a voice in issue
The debate and media storm surrounding Chick-fil-A has left the voices of moderates and politically uninvolved citizens behind by attaching political views to, of all things, chicken sandwiches. Read more...
Opinion
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August 5, 11:33 pm
Capstone program can improve student engagement with professors, academia before graduating
“Pedestrian" is not a word normally associated with the academic path of a UCLA student. Read more...
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In a Chronicle of Higher Education article, Judith Smith, dean and vice provost for undergraduate education, stated that UCLA students are able to “walk through” their majors. UCLA’s Capstone Initiative aims to establish a culminating academic experience within majors, which students would complete before graduating.
Opinion
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July 29, 11:25 pm
UC tuition hikes burden indebted graduate students
Once again, it seems that University of California administrators have forgotten the most common moniker applied to college students: broke. Read more...
Opinion
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July 29, 11:23 pm
UCLA must show solid support for women’s safety bill
Congress is currently deciding whether to give college-age women greater protection from sexual and domestic violence "“ a decision that seems like a no-brainer. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 22, 10:45 pm
UC finances need to separate from unstable Calif. political processes
By tying a state institution to the ballot, Brown and the state legislature seem intent to force the electorate, especially younger voters, to pass their initiative. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 22, 10:39 pm
Law schools must provide resources to retain students’ interest in public service
The age-old stereotype says most students enter law school for three different reasons: to get rich quick, to climb the social ladder or to impress family. Read more...