New Year’s resolutions have always been a futile exercise for me.
Category Archives: Community
Speaks Out
Letter to the Editor
Take advantage of alumni resources I had the opportunity to read Sarah Mier’s article “Don’t let heavy decisions bring you down” that ran on Jan. 12, 2010, regarding the role of the Career Center, the Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Association in easing the transition for students from college life to their careers. Sarah […]
US should legalize undocumented workers
On Monday, The Bruin ran an article in which a UCLA professor made the case for legalization of the estimated 12 million undocumented workers currently residing in the U.S.
UCLA budget must prioritize education
Last year, UCLA had a $4.7 billion operating budget, but only $234 million was spent on the College budget, which educates over 90 percent of undergraduates and many of the graduate students. In fact, less than 3.5 percent of the total UCLA budget was spent on undergraduate instruction.
Voices unite to save Westwood Village
Have you driven along Westwood Boulevard recently?
Letter to the Editor
Pherson’s claims unfounded There are many flaws in Alex Pherson’s argument against the health care bill in his Jan. 7 column, “Flawed health bill wins by foul play.” First, he argues that the bill forces insurance companies to accept all applicants, even high-risk patients, which he says would destroy insurance companies. He says that all […]