Last month’s appointment of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as president of Purdue University raised an important and controversial question: Are politicians or academics better-suited to run America’s public university systems?
Author Archives: Nicole Mirea
_UC LGBT task force should prioritize research before taking action_
It shouldn’t matter who you love or how you identify your gender ““ every student has the right to feel respected on campus.
In the Know: _LA city council plastic bag ban_
The question “Paper or plastic?” may soon become nostalgic in Los Angeles County.
_Professional schools' increasing selectivity is beneficial to students in the long run_
Aspiring lawyers, watch out. The job market for lawyers is declining.
_Buying pre-owned books online comes with underlying texts_
The Internet has fundamentally changed the way we buy course materials, making it easier for students to buy and resell textbooks by eliminating physical barriers.
_The Risk of Rushing: Students on the fast track to graduation lose out on experiences, opportunities available at UCLA_
Around eighth week, the familiar murmurs of “This quarter went by too fast!” start to echo around campus. A course that seemed like it would be a slow, arduous trek at the beginning of the quarter feels like a sprint. As a consequence of the quarter system, Bruins are always rushing.
In the know: Death penalty debate in california
California is one of 34 states that still allow capital punishment. If passed, the Savings, Accountability and Full Enforcement for California Act would change this, abolishing the death penalty and retroactively sentencing criminals on death row to life without parole.