I confirmed my intent to enroll in college on May 1, 2012, just like nearly every other prospective college student in the country.
And it wasn’t UCLA.
Author Archives: Ryan Nelson
Ryan Nelson: Budget’s focus on middle-class scholarships is too narrow
The political climate in California often centers around two things: the economy and education. However, the budget currently pending Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature demonstrates that the legislature fails to understand the connection between the two.
Ryan Nelson: UC should avoid making contracts with predatory student lenders
As the adage goes, more money, more problems.
Ryan Nelson: Proposition D’s marijuana dispensary cap too narrow, anti-business
On May 21, three propositions will appear on the L.A. ballot concerning the legality of medicinal marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Ryan Nelson: UCLA should abandon UC SHIP, move to self-funded plan
The financial illness of the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan appeared early in February, diagnosed initially with a $57 million deficit.
Ryan Nelson: Graduating low-income students must be a goal for Brown
Gov. Jerry Brown wants to give California’s education system an extensive makeover. Last week, Brown outlined attempts to overhaul the California educational system, an effort he hopes will reduce what he sees as an increasingly visible “two-tier society.” Brown’s most recent efforts began earlier this month, when it became public that the governor wanted to […]
Ryan Nelson: USAC ethical investment resolution should be split into three texts
Last Tuesday, members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council attempted to take on the responsibility of holding themselves and the school responsible for their financial investments. Through a single proposed resolution, three council members called on USAC, UCLA and the University of California to disinvest from any company that violates human, worker or environmental rights. […]