A high-profile legal battle between the NCAA and several plaintiffs to decide if the athletics governing body illegally profited from player likenesses has again raised questions of what defines terms like “amateurism” in college athletics. At stake in the case, whose plaintiffs include former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon, are the rights of college athletes […]
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Editorial: Economic disclosure law should be extended to forms filed by researchers
A transparency bill recently signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown should be expanded in scope to bring greater openness to the University of California. Last week, Brown signed Assembly Bill 409, a measure that authorizes the Fair Political Practices Commission, California’s watchdog agency, to establish a publicly accessible database of economic disclosure forms. AB […]
Editorial: Sage Hill preservation would be small expense to UCLA
Throughout UCLA’s campus, building is the trend. The Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference and Guest Center will soon rise from the rubble of what was Ackerman turnaround and Parking Structure 6 and in soon, building crews are expected to break ground on a $50 million privately funded football facility just west of Spaulding Field. But […]
Editorial: Divided vote should not prevent USAC members from honoring resolution
In an 8-4-0 vote, this year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council saw its first divided vote on a resolution at its meeting Tuesday evening. But the lack of consensus shouldn’t hinder its progress on a campaign that tackles important issues. The resolution, titled Invest in Graduations, Not Incarceration; Transform Education, commonly referred to as IGNITE, called […]
Editorial: New football facility necessary to attract top recruits
In the world of college athletic recruitment, it’s a well-known refrain that you don’t pick the talent, the talent picks you. Quality of facilities plays a particularly important role in attracting top-notch players and coaches. If UCLA football wants to continue to be a first-rate pick for recruits, it’s time for a facilities upgrade. Even […]
Conflict between Westwood interest groups hinders shared goal
The Westwood Business Improvement District, a local nonprofit with a $1.3 million budget, is one of several organizations trying to fill empty store fronts, attract customers and generally revitalize Westwood Village. Last week, the organization’s board voted unanimously to increase the salaries of two executives within the BID, Executive Director Andrew Thomas and his assistant […]
Editorial: USAC resolution would harm relationship with UC Office of the President
A resolution on the table at the Undergraduate Students Association Council this week addressing incoming University of California President Janet Napolitano would cripple the chance for constructive dialogue with the incoming executive.