All week members of undergraduate student government asked students in Bruin Plaza if they were “DTF”– that is, “Down to Fund.” The efforts were part of a campaign to reform what they claim is a misguided California law, which will in turn free up funds to reverse the hefty tuition hikes that have taken place over the past decade. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 21, 12:00 am
Katie Shepherd: Campaign ignores loose ties between Prop. 13, UC funding
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 20, 12:18 am
Alexandra Tashman: Bill could improve handling of campus sexual assaults
It seems like every couple of months a student files a complaint against his or her university for violating either Title IX or the Jeanne Clery Act, two laws meant to protect survivors of sexual assault. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 19, 12:20 am
Elizabeth Franco: Students would benefit from gaining work experience before grad school
If you are approaching the end of your college career, you are likely doing your best to dodge the dreaded question, “So what are you going to do after graduation?” Many students consider graduate or professional school to be the safe route. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 18, 12:00 am
Aram Ghoogasian: USAC Finance Committee requires change
It’s hard enough to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions. But when members of government are appointed, rather than elected, accountability becomes all the more difficult. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 14, 12:00 am
Natalie Delgadillo: Changing college dating culture has its share of benefits
I was with my last boyfriend for seven years. The word “last” is in fact misleading – “only” is more accurate. We were together from the awkward and gangly days of 13 to the scary world of impending adulthood at 20. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 13, 12:22 am
Maia Ferdman: UC should include graduate student union in class-size talks
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. The conversation about growing class sizes at the University of California has become so persistent that it runs the risk of becoming a cliche. Read more...
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Opinion, Opinion Columns
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February 12, 12:00 am
Charley Guptill: Acne’s absence in media leaves scars
My sophomore year is poorly documented because I did not enjoy posing for pictures that showed off my breakouts. But my Facebook profile doesn’t seem to be the only place where depictions of acne are generally absent. Read more...