Our UCLA community prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability and inclusion. Both of these commitments, however, are being challenged by bus changes that will impact thousands of the university’s students, staff and faculty. As Metro’s Expo Line moves west, bus lines on the Westside are being changed and we need to speak up […]
Author Archives: Michael Hirshman
Submission: UC should develop budget without utilizing tuition hikes
UCLA’s Graduate Students Association passed a unanimous resolution last week calling on the University of California “to develop a budget that does not rely on a major tuition and fee hike.” As the largest graduate student body in the UC, I hope our strong opposition sends a message that students should not have to bear […]
Submission: Student leaders should prioritize immediate campus issues over divestment
Last month, we learned of the University of California’s plans to raise tuition up to five percent over the next five years – a potential 27.6 percent increase. There are few issues more pressing to students than the affordability of higher education and rising student loan debt. It was impressive to see student leaders from […]
Submission: Five-point platform distinguishes GSA presidential candidate
It’s been three years since UCLA graduate students had a chance to vote in a competitive election. Since a single contested race in 2011, Graduate Students Association leaders have all run uncontested, leaving voters with no choice among candidates. Last year, just 11 percent of us voted. I believe that UCLA graduate students are ready […]