Picture this: You’re on a casual stroll through Westwood and a blistering crack in the sidewalk unexpectedly throws you off balance. You suddenly see a tall tree fall over a row of cars across the street. Now, you’re back in your apartment working against a deadline to turn in an essay and the power goes […]
Category Archives: Opinion
Editorial: Admissions scandal shows how broken system of American higher education is
The bar for higher education just got a lot higher – or lower, if you have a fortune to spare. Federal prosecutors charged a slew of wealthy parents, college sports administrators, CEOs and celebrities in one of the largest admissions scams ever to come to light. The charges implicate 50 individuals for everything from conspiracy […]
Muddled patent dispute sheds light on UCLA’s questionable ties to Big Pharma
To most, UCLA is the bastion of public education – the top public university in the nation. To some, though, it’s a lawyer for pharmaceutical companies. In 2005, UCLA researchers developed enzalutamide, a life-saving prostate cancer drug marketed as Xtandi. The drug’s three patents are still owned by the university, but were later acquired by […]
Editorial: Perenially out of touch, Paul Koretz rejects housing projects for nonsensical reasons
A Los Angeles city council member is seeking to exempt California’s largest city from a state law permitting the construction of more housing. His reason: backyards. Paul Koretz certainly has quite the absurd grasp on policies – and common sense. Koretz, who represents Westwood and the rest of City District 5, is spearheading an effort […]
CAE does a disservice to both note-takers and students who need their notes
The UCLA Center for Accessible Education needs to take some notes on how to better serve students with disabilities. By law and university policy, CAE is required “to provide academic support services to regularly enrolled students with documented permanent and temporary disabilities.” One of these support systems is providing notes for students with learning, psychological […]
Op-ed: In face of legal developments, UC strives to ensure integrity of Title IX process
Nationwide, higher education institutions like the University of California are navigating a period of uncertainty around the laws governing our response to sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Understandably, the UC community is concerned. As the University’s interim systemwide Title IX coordinator, I want to make sure this lack of certainty does not prompt confusion or […]
Authorities must set up safety regulations for ride-hailing, e-scooter employees
School seminars and parental advice were always big on one fact: Don’t get into cars with strangers. Today, it’s just another way to get around. But these services still come with dangers – labor and safety ones. Los Angeles has taken some initial steps to take over-reaching companies to the curb. On Feb. 28, the […]