Category Archives: Editorials

The nomination of outgoing U.S. cabinet secretary Janet Napolitano, who was confirmed Thursday at the UC Board of Regents’ bimonthly meeting, has prompted concern from many groups, particularly among students.

The decision by a University of California search committee to nominate a career politician for the system’s highest post came as a surprise to many UC stakeholders. The nomination of Janet Napolitano, current U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former governor of Arizona, to the UC presidency has drawn mixed reactions, largely because of her […]

The UCLA Student Conduct Code’s description of the protocol for handling reported instances of sexual violence is hard to grasp and should be revised to ensure that students who have been assaulted or harassed have a full understanding of their options.

As the university conducts its ongoing review of the UCLA Student Conduct Code, this board encourages the Office of the Dean of Students to clarify the university’s policies regarding interim suspension. The current code, which largely mirrors policies set by the University of California Office of the President, should be updated so that its language […]

If Congress does not act by July 1, students paying for college with federal subsidized loans will see their interest rates double – from 3.4 to 6.8 percent.

This board supports UCLA’s decision to stay aboard the troubled University of California Student Health Insurance Plan at a time when many UC campuses have decided to jump ship.

California’s medical marijuana regulations are often muddied by inconsistent court rulings on state and federal levels, and a lack of statewide standards for producers and consumers.