Both a literal and more figurative pickle often confronts me in the supermarkets of Westwood: to buy the expensive veggies, or to skimp on the healthy stuff to be financially savvy. But with University of California President Janet Napolitano spearheading a new UC initiative to tackle the issue of global hunger, hope might be in […]
Author Archives: Julia McCarthy
Julia McCarthy: L.A. Metro needs to find ways to cover costs without raising fares
For UCLA students living on the Hill, the cost of getting to class in the morning is a 15-minute walk from the dorms and maybe skipping breakfast. For others, it’s $150 a year and an hour-and-a-half bus ride every day. Nonetheless, the Los Angeles Metro system is still the most affordable option for many student […]
Julia McCarthy: Transfer resources need improvement
Sabrina Adams has an auditory learning disability, meaning sometimes it takes her longer to take in and process a lecture. Taking notes and listening at the same time can be a challenge. But when she came to UCLA as a third-year sociology transfer student this fall, she wasn’t aware of the resources available to her, […]
Julia McCarthy: Groups can reform state’s education system
Much of the campus conversation around increasing diversity focuses on an “education pipeline” that should, in theory, take high school students from across California and funnel them through the state’s various higher education systems. New data showing that 6 in 10 public high school students are not eligible for enrollment in the University of California […]
Julia McCarthy: UC sexual assault policy still vague on student training
Good policy is specific and direct, leaving no room for misunderstanding. By that standard, the revised University of California sexual harassment and sexual violence policy is a mixed bag. On one hand, it provides a comprehensive, specific definition of consent. But the updated policy fails to revise some major shortcomings in existing UC statutes. The […]
Julia McCarthy: Royce Hall venue for Clinton speech is mistake
The term “the one percent” is taking on a new meaning at UCLA. After hours of waiting in line, a stampede and a ticket lottery, only a limited number of students – or about one percent of the student body – will have the chance to hear Hillary Clinton speak in Royce Hall. UCLA will […]
Julia McCarthy: Crowdfunding UCLA Spark can boost campus research
Edward Miracco, a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA, is researching an enzyme that can be used in cancer prevention. But instead of being fully funded through federal or industry grants, part of his research is being supported by family, friends and colleagues. Crowdfunding – a fast-growing, nation-wide option for researchers looking for money – allows individuals […]