Friday, July 31

Terrorism survivors share stories with students

The Israel-Palestine conflict hit home for some students Tuesday when survivors of terrorism came to UCLA to share their tragic experiences. The presentation entitled “Survivors of Terrorism” held in Royce hall on Tuesday night, featured victims who volunteered to tell their stories with the One Family organization, which aids and assesses the needs of victims of terrorism right after an attack, said Shannon Shibata, a volunteer with One Family. Read more...



EVP Matt Kaczmarek juggles classes, USAC duties

As the external vice president for the undergraduate student government, Matt Kaczmarek faces challenges the average UCLA student may not encounter. Kaczmarek spends almost every weekend traveling across the country attending conferences, lobbying Congress and advocating for students on issues like fee increases and enrollment caps. Read more...




New voting method debuts today

Voters in Los Angeles County won’t find the familiar punch cards at polling places today when they vote in the municipal elections. They also won’t find the new Touchscreen voting system. Read more...


Showers aid fight to quell flames, save homes

Some UCLA students breathed a sigh of relief when rain began to fall Friday. While students usually dread days they are forced to dig out their umbrellas, the rain was a welcome sight for those whose homes were threatened by the Southern California wildfires. Read more...