Concerned about the quality of education and accountability of the UC Board of Regents, the Alternative Commission on the Future held a conference on campus Tuesday to brainstorm student and faculty proposals to counter those recently released by the University of California Commission on the Future.
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Jasmine Hill of Students First! builds unity in diversity
Jasmine Hill’s destiny has always been to unite people.
Arizona’s new law, SB 1070, prompts protests
On Friday, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed Senate Bill 1070 into law, making it a crime for illegal immigrants to be in Arizona.
Greek members lobby U.S. Representatives for Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2009
From Sunday to Tuesday, Michael Phillips joined 100 students from around the country and descended on Washington, D.C., to lobby U.S. Representatives in support of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2009.
Hastings heads to Supreme Court
On April 19, the Supreme Court will hear arguments that question the right of state law schools to deny recognition to religious student organizations that require members to adhere to strict religious viewpoints.
Health care bill passes
On March 21, after nearly two years of intense debate, the House of Representatives passed the Senate’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by a vote of 219-212, extending coverage to 32 million Americans who currently lack health care.
UC Davis works to answer demand for option to study abroad in Cuba
After tighter regulations in 2004 nearly eliminated study abroad programs to Cuba, many higher educators are pushing to have the country reinstated as a destination for American students.