Category Archives: Opinion

Submission: Time has come for GSA to rejoin UCSA, reap membership benefits

Six years ago, the Graduate Students Association forum voted to withdraw from the University of California Student Association. At the time, GSA had sent a request letter to UCSA addressing several concerns that we had regarding our involvement as graduate students. Specifically, we requested that every year one of the two issues taken up by […]

Submission: Five-point platform distinguishes GSA presidential candidate

It’s been three years since UCLA graduate students had a chance to vote in a competitive election. Since a single contested race in 2011, Graduate Students Association leaders have all run uncontested, leaving voters with no choice among candidates. Last year, just 11 percent of us voted. I believe that UCLA graduate students are ready […]

Editorial Board: Graduate Students Association endorsements

PRESIDENT Nicole Robinson Both presidential candidates for next year’s Graduate Students Association expressed ambitious goals for the organization, including an expansion of financial support for graduate students and measures to increase diversity and inclusion.   This board endorses current GSA President Nicole Robinson for re-election because her combination of experience and vision makes her the […]

Zoey Freedman: Current counseling unhelpful for undeclared students

I came into college as an undeclared student, and as I near the end of my second year, one thing hasn’t changed – I’m still undeclared. Throughout my first year, I was continually reassured by both my peers and counselors that I still had time to choose a major and should just enjoy my classes […]

Letter to the Editor: Comments on USAC midyear budget report disrespectful

I thank the Daily Bruin for its coverage of the Undergraduate Students Association Council Internal Vice President office’s midyear budget report, previously referred to as the USAC quarterly budget report. However, I also wish to respond to some of the statements made in the article “Councilmembers raise concerns over budget report accuracy,” published April 3. […]