Editorial: UCLA needs to be transparent about disciplinary hearings procedure

Disciplinary hearings are the university’s equivalent to a justice system. Students who are accused of violating the conduct code are supposed to be judged by a panel of their peers and faculty. When this system is compromised, so is the foundation of justice for these students – and this is exactly what has happened at […]

Editorial: UCLA administrators should increase communication with students

Student activism is entering a renaissance on campuses nationwide. For now, the outrage is pointed squarely at President Donald Trump’s administration, but college administrators shouldn’t think they’ll get off scot-free. At UCLA in particular, vice chancellors have a communication problem. They are mostly hidden and tend not to communicate directly with the broader student body. […]

Editorial: UCLA child care center must address parents’ calls for change

UCLA apparently thinks pursuing a doctoral degree is a convincing explanation for the resignation of Jayanti Tambe, the executive director of its child care center. Considering Tambe’s tenure has been mired in controversy and negligence, the administration is going to need to do better – far better – explaining itself to parents. It’s no secret […]

Editorial: USAC Election Board’s enforcement of rules vital in upcoming election

Undergraduate student government elections at UCLA have always been controversial affairs, replete with scandals and divisive rhetoric. In recent elections, there have been accusations of everything from misused student fees to homophobia. However, last year’s election was particularly worrisome as the election board abstained from enforcing the rules when groups blatantly disregarded them. Luckily, the […]

Editorial: Westwood Village Improvement Association must keep leadership constant

If the Westwood Village Improvement Association wants to revitalize Westwood, it first needs to fix its revolving door problem. For years, the neighborhood has suffered from a dreary commercial scene, struggling to support new businesses and draw in a large customer base from its more vibrant surroundings. The neighborhood saw hope through the association, which […]

Editorial: Donor-funded construction projects should consider impact on students

On Wednesday, a University of California Regents committee approved the Anderson School of Management’s expansion, fully funded by donors. But like many donor projects before it, a campus service fell casualty to the expansion – this time, 60 parking spots in Parking Structure 5. Sacrificing existing resources, particularly student services, in favor of donor-funded expansion […]

Editorial: UCLA must prioritize finding space to expand CAPS on campus

Last year, UCLA broke ground on building an expansive sports center – a behemoth the likes of which the campus had never seen before. To date, however, the less flashy Counseling and Psychological Services center has struggled to find any additional new space. Counseling and Psychological Services is the primary mental health center at UCLA […]