As the governor and legislators wrestle with the size of greater-than-anticipated state revenues and what to do with additional funds, there is one priority where Democrats, Republicans, conservatives, liberals and moderates should be able to come together – public higher… More »
Letter to the editor: UCLA released report on Diverse Learning Environments survey
I wanted to clarify some inaccuracies in the May 16 editorial, “UCLA should release full survey results.” More »
SPEAKS OUT: Do you think research articles by the University of California should be openly available to the public?
Maggi Mang First-year Neuroscience “I think it would be really nice because I don’t see why research and knowledge should just be available to people who can afford it.” Che-Hsuan Lin Second-year, undeclared life sciences … More »
Submission: Demands for raise reasonable given current inadequacy of TA salaries
On May 12, Ben Powell argued in the Daily Bruin that UC graduate students are “unreasonable” to ask for raises in their salary, which the UCLA Graduate Division states as starting at $17,655 per academic year before taxes. The demand of a decent salary is substantially more reasonable than Powell’s arguments. More »
Submission: Assembly bill would ensure safer sex in adult film industry
Most Californians take comfort in knowing that when they go to work, the state is looking out for their health and safety on the job. Unfortunately, this is not the case for workers in California’s adult film industry. Despite a… More »
Submission: Teaching assistants deserve living wage
We are writing this submission in order to respond briefly to some of the comments Ben Powell offered in his May 12 Daily Bruin column titled “UC TAs should not expect wage increase.” More »