The GI Bill, paid for by tax dollars, makes veterans who served in any branch of the military after 9/11 eligible for highly subsidized college tuition, among other benefits for all veterans, such as coverage of mortgage payments. Read more...
Opinion
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July 15, 10:59 pm
Political experience aids university leaders
Last month's appointment of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as president of Purdue University raised an important and controversial question: Are politicians or academics better-suited to run America's public university systems? Read more...
Opinion
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July 8, 10:52 pm
Administrators, legislators must set standards to measure quality of education
Concerns surrounding the future of higher education have found their place in popular debate for decades. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 8, 10:24 am
Submission: _Student body president welcomes new Bruins, urges school involvement_
SUBMITTED BY David Bocarsly As your student body president, it is my honor to welcome you into the Bruin family. Read more...
Opinion
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July 8, 10:21 am
Students must become aware of non-financial methods that allow their political voices to be heard
When supporting a national campaign, not everyone has the option to "put their money where their mouth is" "“ especially not University of California students who are likely more preoccupied with paying for the rising costs of tuition. However news outlets and campaign tours are increasingly shifting their focus to campaign fundraising. Despite this shift, the student vote remains an important constituency to both candidates, as shown by Obama's victory in 2008. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 1, 10:57 pm
Proposed UC tuition buyout contingent on governor’s tax measure is rash, politically driven
A provision in the state budget that would freeze tuition for the University of California and California State University poses a large financial risk and is a short-sighted, politically driven approach. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 1, 10:47 pm
UC LGBT task force should prioritize research before taking action
It shouldn't matter who you love or how you identify your gender "“ every student has the right to feel respected on campus. Read more...