Saturday, October 17

Housing alternatives should not be disparaged, despite not being perfect solution

Disappointing, but not surprising. That’s how most UCLA students would describe the news that Westwood is the most expensive city in California for the second year in a row. Read more...

Photo: Alternative housing models in the current housing crisis aren’t avoidable. But these require reform and newfound protections more than vilification from local homeowners. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)



Work-study difficulty can impact students’ livelihood, but UCLA seems unconcerned

“Before turning in my hiring paperwork, I had already worked nine hours. Will I get paid for those?” The answer, I quickly learned, was no. This is not an individual problem – students across campus find themselves in the red at the hands of UCLA work-study. Read more...

Photo: UCLA students participating in work-study face myriad complications before they can even recieve payment for the number of hours they worked. An automated system of reminders or an FAQ page on work-study information could alleviate confusion and help them get paid.(Daily Bruin file photo)





Op-ed: Resources for formerly incarcerated students should be more readily available

Let’s talk about marginalized, stigmatized and oppressed communities. Just a guess, but previously incarcerated students at UCLA probably didn’t come to mind. These students comprise a community that continuously faces obstacles when attending and pursuing higher education at an institution like ours. Read more...

Photo: Formerly incarcerated students at UCLA aren’t given a fair chance, with a lack of resources preventing a smooth transition into the college life. An orientation program hosted by the Underground Scholars Initiative can kickstart them on a better path. (Daily Bruin file photo)