After the recent controversial appointment of Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano as University of California president, some students expressed concerns about a lack of student input in the search process. Read more...
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July 22, 12:00 am
Students protest their lack of input in appointment of Napolitano
News, Westwood
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July 22, 12:00 am
Bookstore looks to open new chapter in Westwood
Bins of used books attract the eyes of curious readers in a room generally reserved for late-night karaoke and stand-up comedy routines. The 700-volume collection, which fills the upstairs room of the Westwood Brewing Company, is the beginning of two friends’ quest to open their own fully functioning bookstore in Westwood Village. Read more...
Photo: Two Westwood residents are hosting a book sale in the upstairs room of the Westwood Brewing Company until July 29.
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July 22, 12:00 am
Student regent-designate wants to tackle financial aid, campus climate in coming year
UC Berkeley undergraduate Sadia Saifuddin became the first-ever Muslim and the second undergraduate in a decade to be appointed student regent-designate last week. The student regent is the only student who serves as a voting member of the UC Board of Regents, the board that makes decisions on issues like tuition, where the UC spends its money and the construction of new buildings. Read more...
Photo: Sadia Saifuddin was named the new student regent-designate at the UC Board of Regents meeting on July 17.
Campus, News, Science & Health
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July 22, 12:00 am
Navigating UCLA’s health services
Here's a graphic breaking down some of the health services on UCLA's campus. Read more...
Campus, News, Student Government
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July 22, 12:00 am
Know your student government: Breakdown of USAC
Breakdown of the Undergraduate Students Association Council and its 13 positions. Read more...
Campus, News
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July 22, 12:00 am
Grandmother pursues passion for pro bono legal work, despite health issues
Her 10-year-old grandson prays every night that someday, he will be able to attend UCLA. His inspiration is his 54-year-old grandmother, Hazel Reed. Read more...
Photo: Hazel Reed, a 54-year-old grandmother and third-year Afro-American studies student, decided she would continue her education at the age of 50.
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July 22, 12:00 am
Q&A with UC Student Regent Cinthia Flores
The student regent represents all 230,000 students in the University of California system on the UC Board of Regents. The 26-person group governs the University, decides how to spend its money, sets tuition levels and makes other important decisions that affect the UC. Read more...