Friday, July 31

USAC should be more open

Two weeks ago, my fellow Undergraduate Students Association Council members and I, along with our advisers, entered closed session for the first time this year. Two Daily Bruin reporters and all other guests present were asked to leave, and minutes for the meeting ceased to be taken. Read more...


Election should not be postponed

The general population’s ability to vote and choose its elected representatives is what makes this country so great. Why? It means the people make decisions on issues that affect them, including jobs, education and representatives. Read more...


Rule change aids all student groups

Over the past few weeks, the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Budget Review Committee in a historic change allowed political, religious and other independent organizations to go through the process of applying for USAC base-budget funding. Read more...


GPA change means fairness

The University of California Board of Regents is considering a change in UC eligibility criteria that would increase the minimum GPA from 2.8 to 3.1 for undergraduate applicants. Read more...




Make summer fun, fruitful

Oh, the joys of summer. Spring quarter is over, and it is now time for hot days, long classes and high schoolers invading our campus. And, as much as we all want to have fun, soak in the sun, and sit in front of the TV all day, we’re likely taking one, two, maybe even three intense six-week courses. Read more...