Wednesday, May 6

Expectations for president to fix racial injustices are too high

The 44th presidential inauguration undoubtedly saw more excitement and enthusiasm than the last inauguration. Many claim that history has been made in a variety of ways. But is history in the making because we have elected our first black president, or because we have elected a president with progressive campaign promises? Read more...





Editorial: Keep grants for the university

Cal Grants and other need-based financial aid grants may face elimination in spite of increased University of California fees, at least in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's most recent budget-cut proposal made in early January. Read more...



UCLA can learn from USC’s path to prestige

Yes, more people apply to UCLA than any other school in the nation. And yes, it is a highly prestigious, highly competitive university with a beautiful campus. That said, the administrators at UCLA need to strive to improve it by all means. And as crazy as it may seem, in doing so they can take a few pointers from our crosstown rivals. Read more...