But Napolitano’s recent press appearances have not garnered attention for her commentary on higher education and California politics. Rather, her comments on issues such as National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden and the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia gained the most public traction. Napolitano is often credited foremost as the “former U.S. homeland security […]
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Zoey Freedman: UCLA needs to smooth transition from plastic bags
The age-old question of “paper or plastic?” is out of fashion in Los Angeles, replaced by the quandary of whether to shell out an extra 10 cents for paper bags at the register. Following the implementation of a long-debated ordinance, shoppers in the city of Los Angeles will no longer have access to plastic grocery […]
Editorial Cartoon: A quarter older, not wiser
Ryan Nelson: One-size-fits-all approach to colleges needs to be re-examined
In an effort to rein in exploding college costs, President Barack Obama’s administration is applying pressure to universities with the oldest trick in the textbook: grades. Using criteria such as tuition, graduation rates and the percentage of students receiving Pell grants, among other factors, the administration intends to make a scorecard for each university that […]
Eitan Arom: South African struggle inspired Bruins to fight for justice
At the time Kathleen Sheldon started graduate school at UCLA in 1975, it seemed Nelson Mandela would never get out of prison. As Sheldon and a group of campus activists sought to make the South African government an international pariah, Mandela toiled away in an island prison – a visionary moral leader reduced to breaking rocks […]
Chloe Lew: UC should use funds from surplus to solve current issues
After years of recession, the California government finally has some pocket change to stash away for potential future crises. But the state would get ahead of itself by stocking a rainy day fund when clouds still loom over the University of California. A recent report by the Legislative Analyst’s Office, which provides nonpartisan fiscal and […]
Editorial: Sebastian Ridley-Thomas clear choice for 54th Assembly district
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas possesses the right mix of state policy expertise and vision for the 54th Assembly district to act as an effective representative for the area in the California State Assembly. As a young, energetic candidate with experience as a policy expert on Los Angeles-specific and statewide levels, Ridley-Thomas will act as a strong champion […]