The UCLA Student Conduct Code’s description of the protocol for handling reported instances of sexual violence is hard to grasp and should be revised to ensure that students who have been assaulted or harassed have a full understanding of their options. More »
Editorial: UCLA Student Conduct Code should improve policy presentation
As the university conducts its ongoing review of the UCLA Student Conduct Code, this board encourages the Office of the Dean of Students to clarify the university’s policies regarding interim suspension. The current code, which largely mirrors policies set by… More »
Editorial: Income-based repayment should be expanded into higher education plans
If Congress does not act by July 1, students paying for college with federal subsidized loans will see their interest rates double – from 3.4 to 6.8 percent. More »
Editorial: UCLA better off staying on SHIP
This board supports UCLA’s decision to stay aboard the troubled University of California Student Health Insurance Plan at a time when many UC campuses have decided to jump ship. More »
Editorial: City ballot initiatives should treat marijuana clinics as businesses
California’s medical marijuana regulations are often muddied by inconsistent court rulings on state and federal levels, and a lack of statewide standards for producers and consumers. More »
Editorial: UCLA should release full results of 2011 campus climate survey
UCLA has yet to release a full series of reports from a two-year-old campus climate survey – even though the university said its analysis was expected to be published at the beginning of 2013. More »
Editorial: President-elect must lead incoming student government to look past politics
During this year’s undergraduate student government election, members of LET’S ACT! and Bruins United accused each other of numerous campaign violations. Each side filed multiple complaints with the Election Board. But elections are over – and finger-pointing between the two slates should be, as well. More »