University police have been forced to scale back because of consecutive, 5 percent cuts that have slashed the police department's budget in 2009 and again in 2010. These cuts stem from a loss of state funding, which provides for about 50 percent, or $6 million, of the UCPD budget. In general, UCPD must be more wary with the way it spends money, said assistant chief of police Jeff Young. Read more...
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November 29, 12:48 am
UCPD suffers once again from state budget cuts
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November 24, 1:26 am
Coming together for Thanksgiving
NEWS BRIEF: Former foster youth find fellowship through Thanksgiving food
November 24, 2010 -Thanksgiving was celebrated a little early for former foster youth at UCLA and the faculty and parents who support them. Through food and fellowship they foster a strong sense of family, one without biological ties. [2:38]
"NEWS BRIEF: Former foster youth find fellowship through Thanksgiving food"Five years ago, Ashley Williams came home to find all of her belongings sitting on the front porch "“ her foster mother's way of telling Williams she had to move out. Read more...
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UCLA current and former foster youths ate Thanksgiving dinner together on Monday night. The second annual event, hosted by Bruin Guardian Scholars, brought students together with faculty and parent volunteers, among others.
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November 23, 1:55 am
Motorcycle parking to remain free
While UCLA students are facing parking fee increases starting January 2011, some have the option of parking around campus for free. Read more...
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Motorcycles can park for free in any structure that allows motorcycle parking.
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November 23, 1:48 am
Free testing offered on World AIDS Day
Status updates for Facebook are common among UCLA students; HIV/AIDS updates are not. The theme for this year's World AIDS Day, occurring today, is "Have you Updated Your Status?" playing off of the popular networking site. Students are encouraged to get tested and have open communication with their partners, said Kaitlynn Yandell, a second-year international development studies student and an AIDS Ambassador. World AIDS Day is put on by the Student Welfare Commission and AIDS Awareness Committee on campus. "It's just a way for people to get talking about AIDS in a fun type of environment," said Anjum Bokhari, co-director for the AIDS Awareness Committee and a fourth-year biology student. Processions from the Court of Sciences, De Neve Plaza and Dickson Court will converge at Bruin Plaza to start out the day's events. Read more...
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November 22, 2:01 am
Espresso Roma Café at Anderson School of Management abruptly closed at beginning of November
Espresso Roma Café at the Anderson School of Management shut its doors on Nov. 3 "“ an abrupt closure that caught many students off guard. Read more...
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November 22, 1:57 am
“Dialogues on Diversity” forum to provide student discussion of role that cultural organizations play on campus
When Christina Soibatian entered UCLA as a first-year, she commuted from home. Read more...
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November 22, 1:55 am
Thanksgiving begins with donations through annual UCLA Food Drive, Swipes for the Homeless
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the so-called season of giving, and groups across campus have stepped up to collect for students and local homeless people in need. The giving begins with the annual UCLA Food Drive, which started last week and continues through Dec. Read more...
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Swipes for the Homeless, a program in which students can donate meal swipes for food to feed the homeless, will take place during 10th week. (courtesy of Bryan Pezeskhi)