Thirty Meter Telescope

The UC Board of Regents received public criticism on the lack of student voices in their voting process and discussed standardized testing and artificial intelligence during their final day of meetings Thursday.

The editorial opposing the Thirty Meter Telescope project misinforms readers and marginalizes the voices of Hawaiians and Hawai’i residents who support this telescope.

While the UC system is only one proponent of the project, revoking its support would be a resounding statement of principle and demonstration of solidarity.

The UC Board of Regents met virtually Thursday to hear public comment, review a report on the value of UC degrees and discuss COVID-19 case numbers in the UC health care system.

On its final day of virtual meetings this week, the UC Board of Regents discussed university donations, alternatives to college entrance exams and the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.

At its virtual meeting Wednesday, the UC Board of Regents discussed allocations of state general funds and sustainable practices.

On its second day of virtual meetings this week, the UC Board of Regents approved a report on student basic needs as well as the 2021-22 budget plan.

The ASUC Senate focused on student advocacy initiatives at its Halloween-themed meeting Wednesday, passing five resolutions.

The UC Board of Regents discussed plans for diverse hiring and the future of the Maunakea telescope during its Thursday meeting.

This year, student organizers have begun to call out university relationships that run counter to campus values — and they are persisting through the pandemic.