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. [Related: New IT contract at UCSF to lay off current workers] Come February, UC San Francisco will be laying off nearly 50 of […]
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Editorial: UCLA child care center must implement changes following complaints
Each weekday, many of UCLA’s faculty, staff and students entrust the lives of their children to UCLA Early Care and Education, expecting a safe and nurturing environment for their young ones. However, that may be too much to expect, given the instances of mismanagement at the center that have cropped up over the past year. […]
Editorial: Student advisory board will be crucial in improving CAPS
2016 wasn’t the brightest of years when it came to mental health services. It’s no secret that UCLA’s Counseling and Psychological Services has had a difficult 12 months, struggling to balance funding and staff shortages with ever-increasing student demand for counseling services. Luckily, good times seem to be ahead for CAPS, with additional revenue on […]
Editorial: USAC reform fails to address council’s underlying diversity issues
Donald Trump’s election took many of us by surprise, and while students are understandably shocked, some Undergraduate Students Association Council members are taking it a little too far. In an emotional meeting two days after the election, council members discussed restructuring the council into a senate system similar to University of California, Berkeley’s student government. […]
Editorial: With potential tuition hike, UC should budget finances more responsibly
It should not come as any surprise that the University of California is considering an end to the six-year-long tuition freeze. Continuing the tuition freeze is not just unlikely, but potentially harmful to the University’s quality in the midst of rising enrollment and inflation. While there is no official proposal yet, potential hikes could add […]
Editorial: UC must commit to protecting undocumented students in face of Trump
This election has left us all with more questions than answers. And the fate of undocumented students is one of them. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which provides two-year work permits and protection from deportation to undocumented students who meet certain requirements. The University has stated it will […]
Editorial: New Westwood Neighborhood Council terms inhibit student involvement
In case the Westwood Neighborhood Council hasn’t realized, students represent a major stakeholding group in Westwood. But, instead of encouraging their involvement in the neighborhood, the council is trying to exclude them from the decision-making process. At the Nov. 9 meeting, the council voted 8-7 to increase council members’ terms from two years to four […]