Education isn’t getting any cheaper, but the state government seems intent on keeping it that way. In the midst of students repeatedly urging the state to allocate more money to universities to alleviate proposed tuition hikes, Gov. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 12, 10:54 pm
William Zou: Midterm dates should be posted before enrollment begins
They say that fortune favors the prepared – yet, UCLA students frequently face sudden academic issues beyond their control that can easily derail their meticulously plotted-out course plans. Read more...
Photo: (Jesse Wang/Daily Bruin)
Community, Opinion
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January 12, 10:42 pm
Submission: Piterberg’s return exposes dangerous tolerance in administration
On the first day of winter quarter, professor Gabriel Piterberg’s two history classes were canceled due to student protests against the professor. Protesters were present inside the classroom, silent and bearing signs, during Wednesday’s classes as well. Read more...
Photo: Members of Bruins Against Sexual Harassment and the Bruin Consent Coalition protested outside Gabriel Piterberg’s class Monday morning. Piterberg has been accused of sexual harassment by two of his former students. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
Community, Opinion
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January 12, 10:40 pm
Letter to the Editor: UCLA basketball fans should respect opposing teams
I graduated from UCLA many decades ago and have been proud of my UCLA degree ever since. I have followed Bruin basketball all of that time – there have been many glorious years. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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January 11, 10:16 pm
Editorial: UCSF’s outsourcing of IT jobs sets a dangerous precedent
It seems the University of California’s way of showing it cares for its skilled workers is to fire them and hire cheaper, foreign contract labor. This is ironic to say the least. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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January 11, 10:13 pm
Jacqueline Alvarez: Professors must work to engage students in large lectures
Hundreds of sleepy-looking Bruins slouch into their seats. The professor stands behind a podium, though it’s hard to determine whether he’s reading the lecture speech for the first or 50th time. Read more...
Photo: (Charlotte Gautier/Daily Bruin)