After four months at his new post, Executive Vice Chancellor Daniel Neuman has settled into his position, already faced some tough challenges, and is now wary of difficulties that may arise in the near future. Read more...
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November 11, 9:00 pm
EVC Neuman prepares for possible budget cuts, enrollment growth
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November 11, 9:00 pm
USAC officers adjust plans for new year
Now that they’re settled into the new academic year, undergraduate student government council members continue to work on their campaign goals ““ with some shifting focus and others taking on additional challenges. Read more...
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November 11, 9:00 pm
How Tests Are Graded
Undergraduate students fiercely scribbling in their bluebooks midquarter may be surprised to learn many of their exams are graded by graduate students who didn’t even attend the lectures on which students are being tested. Read more...
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EVP’s trip to Ghana inspires international awareness goal
Full of mosquito bites and newfound inspiration, undergraduate student councilman Chris Neal returned to UCLA from a conference in Ghana late last month with a mission: to increase global awareness on campus. Read more...
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BID lacks funds to pay off creditors
Westwood Village merchants and property owners continue to feel frustrated with their Business Improvement District, which, among other problems, appears to be missing money and is having trouble paying off creditors, including UCLA. Read more...
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Rankings can counteract GPA inflation
At private universities across the country, grade inflation is rampant. Average GPAs at private schools like Stanford range from 3.4 to 3.6, while at public institutions, such as UCLA, Berkeley and UNC, the averages range from 3.0 to 3.2. Read more...
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Sound Bites
David Gray “A New Day at Midnight” RCA Records After a four-year hiatus, Welsh singer David Gray’s fifth album marks a maturation of the sound in his previous album, “White Ladder.” Everything from the jacket of the album, which depicts an illuminated skyline at sunset by a river, to Gray’s twangy yet sultry vocals accompanied by organic instrumental sounds, combines to create a homegrown and deeply reflective ambience. Read more...