James Bennett, a second-year mechanical engineering student, decided to live at home this year to save money, leaving him with a 45-minute commute to school every day along the infamously congested I-405 Freeway. Read more...
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November 17, 11:05 pm
Newly opened carpool lanes to help cut time from commute
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November 17, 11:02 pm
Single Democratic candidate leads in polls
The state of California is preparing itself for a new executive in Sacramento as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's second term approaches its final year. Read more...
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November 17, 12:38 am
Regents bring debate to campus
Beginning this afternoon, Covel Commons will host a three-day UC Board of Regents meeting. Read more...
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November 17, 12:37 am
“˜New Moon’ rises on Broxton
"Miles traveled: 2,000. Cost of Flights: $600. Days spent on a sidewalk: 2. A chance to see the entire cast of "Twilight": Priceless," read the sign held by two women from Winnipeg, Canada as they waited in line Sunday night for the Monday premiere of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon". Read more...
Photo: Hundreds of fans took Westwood by storm Monday night in anticipation of the “New Moon” premiere.
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November 16, 12:12 am
Idealized Peru veils country’s problems
There came a point when I abandoned the remnants of cultural sensitivity and embraced the crass objectification of culture. My perception of Peru developed while in my host environment. Through multiple exposures with locals and non-locals I saw something more common than unique "“ the Peruvians seem to see artifacts as financial opportunity whereas Western researchers value its cultural value. Read more...
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November 12, 11:13 pm
Community Service Day aims to increase student involvement
Because of the economic crisis, the seventh annual Community Service Day will focus on helping individuals whose struggles are heightened during this time, while encouraging lasting involvement within the community. Read more...
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November 12, 5:15 am
UCLA Professor Thom Mayne appointed to Barack Obama’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Thom Mayne, professor of architecture and urban design, is one of 25 new members of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities announced by President Barack Obama on Nov. 2. Read more...
Photo: Obama appointed Thom Mayne to a committee on arts and humanities.