When I was young, carefree and in a Southern Baptist School, there was no finer pleasure than in stealing glimpses at the books banned by The Powers That Be. Read more...
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Once-banned books, such as “The Catcher in the Rye,” “Fahrenheit 451″ and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” are now celebrated as esteemed literary works. Many of these books were banned for sexuality, violence, profanity and racism, among other reasons.
Fostering a lasting sense of duty and commitment to service comes from engaging our student population in rewarding and impactful community service. Such opportunities are hardly achievable when offered in a congested Volunteer Day filled with arbitrary activities. Read more...
After three-quarters of a century of state support, the UCLA Anderson School of Management has decided it is time to wean from the budget of the state and become financially independent. Read more...
As an educator with 40-plus years of experience in both the private and public sectors, I've witnessed test score mania spread like a California wildfire, leaving behind a wasteland devoid of gifted, creative and effective teaching methodologies. Read more...
In a system as large as the University of California, change often comes with much difficulty or too slowly. Read more...
Made-to-order omelets, juicy servings of steak and even cheesecake are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the UCLA dining halls. Read more...
