When the University of California Board of Regents was created 150 years ago, legislators presciently wrote that the regents were meant to keep the UC independent of political influence. Read more...
Editorials
Editorials, Opinion
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January 7, 9:16 pm
Editorial: New dining hall policy lacks strong basis, needs to be scrapped
UCLA’s dining halls were ranked the best in the nation for two years in a row. UCLA Dining Services boasts an exquisite array of foods and drinks at its all-you-can-eat dining restaurants, and students living on the Hill are treated to a variety of hospitality services to fill their stomachs or quench their thirst. Read more...
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December 7, 7:10 pm
Editorial: UCLA’s handling of Skirball fire lacked foresight, clear communication
Smoky skies. Masked students. A near-deserted campus. This is what Bruins witnessed Wednesday, as a fire raged less than two miles away from campus in nearby Bel-Air. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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December 4, 1:31 am
Editorial: Centralized hub could better address student homelessness
Sky-high rent and Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis have helped bring the issue of housing insecurity to UCLA’s doorstep. Year after year, we hear stories of how homeless Bruins prevail against the socio-economic odds they face. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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November 29, 11:36 pm
Editorial: Village must prove commitment to cyclists by improving infrastructure
Westwood Village has a lot of new cyclists in town. Too bad there are few bike lanes for them to use. For years, residents and commuters have expressed concerns about the safety and convenience – or lack thereof – of cycling around Westwood. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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November 26, 8:47 pm
Editorial: Regent accused of sexual harassment must exit board
California’s state government has started to purge itself of sexual harassers. But one at the University of California doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. State assemblymember Raul Bocanegra declared last week he would not run for re-election in the face of sexual harassment allegations. Read more...
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November 20, 12:33 am
Editorial: City Council should not let property owners regulate street vending
Street vending in Los Angeles is a legislative no man’s land. City Hall might just end up turning it into the Wild West, though. The LA City Council has been talking for nearly nine months about legalizing and regulating street vending in LA. Read more...