A professor from Princeton University said at an event Wednesday that he thinks border control has failed as a policy, and the United States is using the Mexican border as a political symbol to exclude immigrants. At the California Center of Population Research’s “Train Wreck: US Immigration and Border Policy 1965-2010” event, Doug Massey, a […]
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AFSCME proposes amendment to expel UC Regents by two-thirds vote
The University of California’s largest employee union is advocating for an amendment to the California Constitution that would make it possible to remove UC Regents. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is proposing that Section 9, Article IX of the state constitution be amended to allow the California State Legislature to expel […]
USAC recap – fall 2017
Arielle Mokhtarzadeh, president: Platforms: Mokhtarzadeh promised to work with alumni associations and the UCLA Career Center to secure internships for current Bruins. She promised to help reform University of California policies on sexual violence and sexual harassment. She also promised to create a student-written policy on identity-based hatred and establish biweekly “BruinTableTalks” to facilitate dialogue […]
Two Westwood Neighborhood Council members resign from board positions
Two Westwood Neighborhood Council members announced Wednesday they are resigning from their positions on the council. Stephen Resnick, council secretary, and Connie Boukidis, council land use committee chair, announced their resignations in the agenda for the council’s Jan. 10 meeting. Resnick has served as secretary of the council since its formation in 2010 and Boukidis […]
Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas resigns citing health reasons
The California State Assemblyman who represents UCLA and Westwood resigned Wednesday due to health issues. Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, who represents the 54th assembly district, said in a statement he is leaving his position after Dec. 31. He added he had his fifth surgery this year earlier this month and needs time to recover. “Following recuperation, I […]
UCLA breaks its own record, sees increase in freshman applicants
UCLA received more than 100,000 freshman applicants for the second year in a row, according to data released by the University of California on Thursday. UCLA received the most applications of the UCs. The campus received 10 percent more freshman applicants and 8.3 percent more transfer applicants than in 2016. About 12 percent more in-state […]
Students voice opinions on administration’s response to Skirball fire
Ky’Tavia Stafford-Carreker asked her professor Wednesday if she could miss class because the poor air quality from the Skirball fire worsened her seasonal allergies and sinus infection. However, her professor asked her to show proof of her respiratory issues. “It was putting us in danger,” she said. “We have to choose our lungs over our […]