Tuesday, May 5

NWWNC reaches out to voters in lead-up to first council selection Thursday

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council formation committee plans to reach out to voters using social media, email and an online advertising campaign. The NWWNC formation committee met Thursday to approve an official outreach budget for the council’s selection Thursday, Oct. Read more...

Photo: The North Westwood Neighborhood Council formation committee plans to reach out to voters using social media, email and an online advertising campaign. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Students in ResLife share major concerns about unilateral revision of constitution

Students involved with Hill administration said they could be fired at any time for anything they say or do. If they were to get fired, they would have a few days to move out of on-campus housing. Read more...

Photo: George said administrators want the benefits of student government, but do not want to respect its sovereignty. He added the fear of professional staff makes it difficult to make serious reforms or to speak out on issues. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA Dining to offer meal coupons in exchange for Hill swipes during AFSCME strike

UCLA Dining will offer full-meal coupons in exchange for Hill swipes during the American Federation of County, State and Municipal workers strike Tuesday to Thursday. Associated Students UCLA recently announced the value of dorm coupons would increase by $1, from $2.45 to $3.45. Read more...

Photo: For three days, students can exchange dorm swipes for full meals at various on-campus restaurants such as Veggie Grill in Ackerman Union. (Rachel Hefner/Daily Bruin)




Two run independently for neighborhood council, sharing goals of Westwood Forward

Two candidates for the North Westwood Neighborhood Council selection are running as independents, separate from the Westwood Forward slate. The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment released an official list of candidates for the NWWNC on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Furkan Yalcin is an independent candidate running for an at-large seat of the new North Westwood Neighborhood Council. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)