Who wants to invest in Ryan Nelson Inc.? I’m tall, healthy, studying environmental sciences at UCLA, and have a knack for recalling David Duchovny and Marvel comic book trivia. Thanks to an effort by companies such as Pave and Upstart, a newly established marketplace allows people to invest in other people, instead of stocks, that […]
Category Archives: Opinion
Zoey Freedman: Dining Services should explore antibiotic-free meat as an option
We often turn to antibiotics when we’re fighting off an infection, but not when we’re enjoying a burger for lunch. Livestock are often fed antibiotics on farms to keep them healthy and fat. But these antibiotics are thought to reduce the effectiveness of human medicines and may lead to a breeding ground for superbugs, or […]
Aram Ghoogasian: Arts referendum funding must go to students, not USAC
The original version of this article contained information that was unclear and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. A work of art doesn’t have to have a specific or particular meaning. But a referendum seeking to fund the arts does. A referendum on the ballot for the upcoming Undergraduate […]
Editorial: SAT changes need more emphasis on writing skills
When prospective University of California students open up their SAT booklets starting in spring 2016, they will dive into a test that could overlook writing, a skill vital to performance both at the university level and beyond. The College Board announced major changes to the structure of the exam in March, including a return to […]
Editorial Cartoon: On the Coachella pilgrimage
Julia McCarthy: Groups can reform state’s education system
Much of the campus conversation around increasing diversity focuses on an “education pipeline” that should, in theory, take high school students from across California and funnel them through the state’s various higher education systems. New data showing that 6 in 10 public high school students are not eligible for enrollment in the University of California […]
Submission: Wall Street take on UC finances yields student debt
The University of California’s departing Executive Vice President Peter Taylorgave an interview earlier this monthto theDaily Bruin. In it, Taylor explained his reasons for leaving UC and also sought to defend his own record as the University’s chief financial officer. Throughout the interview he described his concern for educational access and achievement and expressed worry […]