The University of California may raise tuition once again after three years of managing to keep it flat while facing lower state funding. But students shouldn’t get mad at the UC: We need the money, and it’s the state that’s to blame. Under a proposal that UC President Janet Napolitano unveiled Wednesday, if the state […]
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Editorial: Residential Life should be more transparent with changes to disciplinary policy
UCLA Residential Life quietly changed a disciplinary policy posted on its website last week listed under “Sanctions” and “Exclusion from On Campus Housing.”
Proposition 2
Despite several concerns, the Daily Bruin Editorial Board supports Proposition 2. The proposition would create a rainy day fund with better controls than the state’s previous attempt at establishing economic stability through an emergency fund. California’s economy is especially prone to unexpected ups and downs, and as such the state needs to take precautions to […]
Jerry Brown
For the fourth time in as many decades, Californians have the option of choosing Democrat Jerry Brown to be their governor. It’s an easy choice to make. Brown, who is finishing up his third term in the state’s highest office, has an impressive track record of fiscal responsibility, forward-thinking policy-making and extensive experience navigating Sacramento’s […]
Ted Lieu
With Henry Waxman’s impressive 40-year career in the House of Representatives coming to an end, a freshman – attorney Elan Carr or State Sen. Ted Lieu – will be taking his place as the U.S. representative of California’s 33rd congressional district. This board believes that Lieu’s experience with legislation as a state senator and his […]
Proposition 48
This editorial board endorses a “yes” vote on proposition 48. Proposition 48 would allow a casino to be built by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians off-reservation in Madera County. It would also prevent the construction of another casino by the Wiyot tribe in Humboldt County, who would instead be paid a share of […]
Sheila Kuehl
This board endorses Sheila Kuehl for the 3rd District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors because of her experience in the California legislature and her dedication to advocacy. Eight years as a state senator and six as a state assemblywoman will serve Kuehl well if she is elected this week. After managing […]