Concerns surrounding the future of higher education have found their place in popular debate for decades. Read more...
Community, Opinion
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July 8, 10:24 am
Submission: _Student body president welcomes new Bruins, urges school involvement_
SUBMITTED BY David Bocarsly As your student body president, it is my honor to welcome you into the Bruin family. Read more...
Opinion
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July 8, 10:21 am
Students must become aware of non-financial methods that allow their political voices to be heard
When supporting a national campaign, not everyone has the option to "put their money where their mouth is" "“ especially not University of California students who are likely more preoccupied with paying for the rising costs of tuition. However news outlets and campaign tours are increasingly shifting their focus to campaign fundraising. Despite this shift, the student vote remains an important constituency to both candidates, as shown by Obama's victory in 2008. Read more...
Editorials, Opinion
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July 1, 10:57 pm
Proposed UC tuition buyout contingent on governor’s tax measure is rash, politically driven
A provision in the state budget that would freeze tuition for the University of California and California State University poses a large financial risk and is a short-sighted, politically driven approach. Read more...
Opinion, Opinion Columns
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July 1, 10:47 pm
UC LGBT task force should prioritize research before taking action
It shouldn't matter who you love or how you identify your gender "“ every student has the right to feel respected on campus. Read more...
Opinion
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June 24, 11:53 pm
Recent graduates in need of health care safety net in light of multiple reforms
As the class of 2012 exits Westwood, diplomas in hand, it enters the employment hunt in earnest. Read more...
Opinion
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June 24, 11:43 pm
Increased rate in UC retirement fund contributions burdensome, lacking state backing
Privatization: not a word many Bruins want to hear regarding the future of their public university. Read more...