The lunchtime rush crowded Sandbags on Saturday, a rare sight as of late.
Nearly every seat was occupied as the sounds of chatter filled the store. Read more...

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Eric Cho, owner of Westwood eatery Sandbags, hopes that increased business from UCLA students will help keep his shop open.

Asim Dasgupta stood before a packed Moore Hall last April, his speech a stark departure from his usual presentations.
Chosen for the My Last Lecture Award, the professor stood to answer the question: "What would you tell your audience if you had but one lecture to give "“ your last lecture on this earth?" Read more...

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The crowd applauds last year’s “My Last Lecture” speaker Asim Dasgupta, a professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics. Nominations for this year’s speaker take place this month.

Courtesy of ANNIE CHEN

Leon Knopoff, distinguished physical scientist and longtime UCLA faculty member, died of respiratory failure at his home on Jan. Read more...

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Leon Knopoff