Thursday, May 14

News briefs

Governor revisits solar power promise SACRAMENTO “”mdash; Four months after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ambitious pledge of a million solar-powered homes died in a legislative committee, his administration is trying again. Read more...


Bill may set new school standard

What was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution? What is the purpose of the 11th Amendment? Don’t know? Well, you may soon if a West Virginia senator gets his way. Read more...


Job insecurity

Researcher Rita Kern’s relationship with UCLA, her employer of over two decades, is an embodiment of the good and the tough, the rewarding and the disappointing. Read more...


Forced days off disputed

The decision to close campus facilities in the UC system during the holidays has left certain union employees with the choice of either taking unpaid leave or using their vacation days for the forced days off. Read more...


Editorial: ASUCLA fee increase beneficial for all students

The proposed Associated Students of UCLA fee increase makes sense, provided the money goes toward services students actually need and want. As it stands, UCLA students pay only $7.50 per year to support ASUCLA operations, including Ackerman Union, student programming and campus eateries. Read more...


Editorial: Education shouldn’t be only for citizens

Congress let its 108th session come to an end, unfortunately, without addressing the education of undocumented students. The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, often called the DREAM Act, would make undocumented students eligible for federal and state financial aid and loans. Read more...


Students trivialize class reviews

It’s the last day of class, there are five minutes left, and your professor just passed out class evaluations. Your sweetie is waiting for you at Rubio’s, and you are really craving some fish tacos. Read more...