Quarter system offers a taste of many classes to whet learning palate

During finals week this quarter, many of us at UCLA will look with envy to our friends on the semester system. Aside from this resentment, people sometimes express their distaste for the quarter system for causing an accelerated pace and a perceived lack of in-depth study.

Middle-class college students are often forgotten by the financial aid system

We dole out thousands upon thousands of dollars each year and many students worry about whether or not their parents will be able to provide continuous economic support. While every single person is struggling, from the poorest to the most well-off, middle-class students are finding it increasingly difficult to afford college.