When we think of advanced careers for our future graduate students, we often leave international graduates out of the equation.
Author Archives: Ani Torossian
_CURE referendum’s lack of specificity fails to persuade voters_
Whether or not the failure of the Contingency USA/BOD Referendum Enactment, or CURE, represents a vote of no confidence in the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the newly elected council members must step forward to restore financial responsibility.
_Students First! Slate Second: Organizations should prioritize a strong political voice and platform over internal disagreements_
Our upcoming Undergraduate Students Association Council elections, already marked by the withdrawal of several organizations from the Students First! coalition, are starting on an unnecessarily factional tone.
_Proposed GE diversity requirement is only a Band-aid approach_
When I think of the proposed “Community and Conflict in the Modern World” General Education requirement, three things immediately come to mind: the superficiality of General Education courses, cultural hostility on campus and the need to focus on racial sensitivity outside the classroom.
Los Angeles Metro’s Westside Subway Extension project proposal should move forward
As automobiles drive the full value and ridership of rapid transits into near insignificance, Los Angeles’ public transportation system is in need of immediate realignment.
In the know: UC Davis pepper-spray incident report delayed
To delay the investigative report on the UC Davis pepper-spray incident is to delay public disclosure.
_Corporate sponsorships can provide short-term solutions for USAC's recent financial woes_
What better way to attract funding than to decorate student events such as Bruin Bash with business banners and signs in return for corporate sponsorship?