UCLA student leaders are calling for the reform of California’s property tax system, which they believe could help bring in millions of dollars for the University of California, through a week of action on campus as part of a larger UC campaign. Read more...
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February 18, 1:47 am
Week of action calls for Prop. 13 reform
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February 18, 1:42 am
New production class puts social justice issues under the lens
Students can now enroll in a new class designed to capture social justice issues through documentary filmmaking. Housed in the departments of disability studies and urban planning, the pilot class hopes to teach students how to use media production to promote social change. Read more...
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February 18, 1:39 am
UCLA students rally for marrow donation to aid counselor
A UCLA alumna who counseled UCLA students for more than two decades is currently searching for a bone marrow donation to help her fight against cancer. Read more...
Photo: Lovell Sevilla, a UCLA alumna who was recently diagnosed with leukemia, has struggled for months to find a bone marrow donation her body can accept. (Courtesy of Derek Mateo)
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February 14, 1:23 am
UCLA students petition for transfer representative on USAC
Transfer student advocates and a member of the undergraduate student government created a petition Thursday to push for the creation of a new council position to represent transfer students. Read more...
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February 14, 1:23 am
UCLA undergrad and Australian grad student tie the knot
Esther Lee and Rhys Skelton met through a mutual friend and went through a uniquely 21st-century wooing process: a Facebook friend request sent after a chance encounter, followed by a flirty Facebook message, then a “casual” meetup. Read more...
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February 14, 1:17 am
Jeweler Leonard Friedman supported Westwood community
Leonard Friedman started each day for 67 years by bringing his wife a freshly cut rose from their garden. Known as “Lenny,” Friedman was a romantic who proposed to his wife on their first date and consistently sent her letters during his service in World War II. Read more...
Photo: Leonard Friedman and his late wife, Sarah Friedman, co-founded Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers in Westwood. (Courtesy of Dean Abell)
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February 14, 1:17 am
Sexual health education campaign provides free testing
The original version of this article contained information that was unclear and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. Student Health Advisory Committee members plan to pass out hundreds of safe sex kits and condoms in the shape of roses in Bruin Plaza Friday as part of a campaign to educate students about sexual health. Read more...