In times of controversy, rules, precedents and procedures exist to help navigate the murky waters of emotion and debate. That point was particularly apparent in the contested nomination, and subsequent confirmation, of Avi Oved as the University of California’s next student regent-designate. At the core of the controversy is a single question: Does Oved’s outspoken […]
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Saludos de Salamanca: The running of the bulls, an annual tradition abroad
The gunshot explodes and the wooden gates swing open, releasing more than half a dozen bulls into the narrow streets of Pamplona, Spain. Thousands of people outside the gates, wearing red kerchiefs around their necks, burst into a sprint, trying to outrun the animals. The resounding bells growing louder warn the runners that the bulls […]
Editorial: USAC Election Code should require disclosure of campaign donations
On Thursday, the University of California Student Association voted to recommend that the UC Board of Regents delay the confirmation of student regent-designate nominee Avi Oved until September. Two days earlier, students from several UC campuses participated in a two-hour emergency UCSA conference call, many expressing their distrust in Oved for not disclosing alleged contributions […]
UC allows employees to continue using Uber, Airbnb
After appearing to have banned its employees from using services like Uber and Airbnb for work, the University of California clarified on June 27 that employees can still use peer-to-peer services when traveling on University-related business. On June 25, UCLA employees received an email from a UC official saying that the University has been seeking […]
Editorial: Audit highlights need for better sexual assault training at UCLA
The original version of this article contained information that was unclear and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for more information. A recent state audit confirmed what many UCLA students already know: The university needs to do more to train its faculty and staff on how to handle incidents of sexual […]
Editorial: USAC guiding documents need revision to better serve UCLA
Smart decisions by undergraduate student government leaders should be consistent with their constitution and bylaws. But after Undergraduate Students Association Council General Representative Nihal Satyadev resigned on June 12, USAC was faced with a choice between following its constitution and being transparent in the replacement process. Whenever the USAC guiding documents are out of line […]
Gov. Brown signs state budget, allots about $3 billion to UC funds
This post was updated on June 22 at 9:16 p.m. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a $108 billion budget for the state’s general fund on Friday morning, giving the University of California a $142.2 million increase in state funding. “This on-time budget provides for today and saves for the future,” Brown said in a statement. “We’re paying […]