All week members of undergraduate student government asked students in Bruin Plaza if they were “DTF”– that is, “Down to Fund.” The efforts were part of a campaign to reform what they claim is a misguided California law, which will in turn free up funds to reverse the hefty tuition hikes that have taken place […]
Category Archives: Opinion Columns
Alexandra Tashman: Bill could improve handling of campus sexual assaults
It seems like every couple of months a student files a complaint against his or her university for violating either Title IX or the Jeanne Clery Act, two laws meant to protect survivors of sexual assault. Within the state of California alone, students have filed complaints against Occidental College, USC and the University of California, […]
Elizabeth Franco: Students would benefit from gaining work experience before grad school
If you are approaching the end of your college career, you are likely doing your best to dodge the dreaded question, “So what are you going to do after graduation?” Many students consider graduate or professional school to be the safe route. I remember feeling that way when I was a fourth-year student majoring in […]
Aram Ghoogasian: USAC Finance Committee requires change
It’s hard enough to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions. But when members of government are appointed, rather than elected, accountability becomes all the more difficult. That’s the exact problem that faces the Finance Committee of the Undergraduate Students Association Council: Not a single member is elected by the student body. Any student involved […]
Natalie Delgadillo: Changing college dating culture has its share of benefits
I was with my last boyfriend for seven years. The word “last” is in fact misleading – “only” is more accurate. We were together from the awkward and gangly days of 13 to the scary world of impending adulthood at 20. We did not so much grow up as grow in – identities tend to […]
Maia Ferdman: UC should include graduate student union in class-size talks
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. The conversation about growing class sizes at the University of California has become so persistent that it runs the risk of becoming a cliche. Last month the UC Student-Workers Union, UAW Local 2865, […]
Chloe Lew: Westwood residents should help fund sidewalk fix
Westwood is a breeding ground for stubbed toes and sprained ankles. The reason why is just underfoot. It takes dedicated focus, if not sheer poise, to maneuver through the neighborhood’s neglected, broken sidewalks. After 40 years of neglect, the Los Angeles City Council is proposing a $10 million allocation to repair L.A. sidewalks — a […]