Jason Reed’s dismissal was long overdue On Sunday, April 23, the students’ association board of directors took the long overdue step of removing Executive Director Jason Reed from office. For most of his first 13 years, Reed effectively manipulated and controlled the student majority board. Three years ago, Reed relentlessly worked to convince a reluctant […]
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Board’s decision to fire Reed was a mistake
Board’s decision to fire Reed was a mistake By Michael Meehan I am writing as a concerned alumnus of UCLA to express my extreme disappointment in the actions of the ASUCLA board of directors relating to the placing of Jason Reed on "administrative leave" after more than 20 years of service to the students’ association […]
A cry for help amidst the inescapable heat
A cry for help amidst the inescapable heat Aaron Howard As I cross the boundaries of time and space, I once again find myself a senior at University High. I’m angry, rebellious and militant. I see myself as a little Malcolm X, so much so that my friend tagged me Lil ‘X’ and it has […]
Daily Bruin’s lack of impartiality skews facts
Daily Bruin’s lack of impartiality skews facts By Jeff Lazarus How would you feel if you opened up the Wall Street Joumal one morning to find the news headline "Clinton’s Re-election Will Improve Economy"? Or how about a frontpage Los Angeles Times article titled "Death Penalty Instrumental in Reducing Crime"? You would probably be shocked […]
You may not know, but USAC’s work is important
You may not know, but USAC’s work is important By Todd Sargent I must say that Sabrina Smith’s April 21 viewpoint ("Students must make up for lack of USAC leadership") was very timely propaganda. In my view, Smith, the former undergraduate external vice president and presidential candidate, misrepresented the actions of the undergraduate students association […]
Asian American Studies Center supports SAGE
Asian American Studies Center supports SAGE By Asian American Studies Center staff The following is an open letter to Chancellor Charles Young from the staff of the Asian American Studies Center regarding the SAGE campaign for recognition from the university. Dear Chancellor Young: The members of Student Association of Graduate Employees (SAGE) are calling for […]
What to do when alternative is ordinary
What to do when alternative is ordinary George Tsai If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you? This question plagued a good portion of my upbringing. The answer was simple enough to shut me up until my next nagging. Of course, I’m in college now and I am supposed to be a deep thinker. It […]