Monday, August 24

In the news:

USAC passes amended list of demands for Napolitano

The undergraduate student government unanimously passed a resolution calling for University of California President Janet Napolitano to comply with a list of demands compiled by students from multiple UC campuses. Read more...

Photo: External Vice President Maryssa Hall was one of four councilmembers who wrote a resolution addressing concerns with University of California President Janet Napolitano. At Tuesday’s meeting, she said passing the resolution would show USAC was responding to student concerns.



Nirvana Tea Lounge provides integrative medicine

The aroma of freshly brewed tea wafts through a room with bold red curtains surrounding soft lounge chairs and pillows, a calm contrast to the busy street with cars swiftly passing just outside. Read more...

Photo: Joe Recsnik, the director of the Westwood Wellness Center, wants the Nirvana Tea Lounge to be a space for people to talk and learn about natural medicine.





Government shutdown’s impact on colleges currently minimal

For the first time in 17 years, the federal government has stopped operating many of its agencies due to Congress’ failure to agree on a spending bill in time. The partial shutdown could eventually cut financial aid, grants and other federal funds that UCLA and other colleges receive. Read more...