New solar cells, which can convert light to energy, are so thin they can be laminated and applied to windows or mobile devices, allowing homes and electronics to produce their own electricity while undergoing almost no change to their aesthetic appearance. Read more...
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News, Westwood
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July 30, 1:43 am
Judge halts UCLA’s sale of Hannah Carter Japanese Garden
A judge ordered a temporary hold on UCLA's plans to sell the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden in Bel Air, Friday. Read more...
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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge halted UCLA’s sale of the Hannah Carter Japanese Garden on Friday. The garden is located in the neighborhood of Bel Air.
News, Westwood
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July 30, 1:42 am
Westwood CityTarget now open to public
Sunday marked the grand opening of Westwood Village's CityTarget, a smaller version of a Target store designed to accommodate urban residents. Read more...
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A red and white balloon arch frames the entrance of the new CityTarget in Westwood, which had its grand opening on Sunday.
Campus, News, Student Government
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July 25, 1:05 am
USAC Recap ““ July 24
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government of UCLA's undergraduate students. Read more...
Crime, News
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July 23, 12:23 am
University police educate UCLA community about Craigslist scammers targeting college students
College students have always been prime targets for Internet scammers. But the prevalence of online robberies in the past year has caused UCPD to try to prevent scams by keeping students informed, said James Echols, a UCPD crime prevention officer. Read more...
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July 23, 12:19 am
UCLA alumna Cinthia Flores appointed as 2013-2014 student regent
Almost six years ago, Cinthia Flores, then a first-year UCLA student, chose to become a tutor through a campus club "“ a decision that began her career as a prominent student advocate for education. Read more...
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Cinthia Flores, UCLA alumna and second-year UC Irvine law student, was appointed as the 2013-2014 student regent by the UC Board of Regents last week.
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July 23, 12:16 am
UC Board of Regents votes unanimously to approve $152 million conference center and hotel
At the regents' bimonthly board meeting on Wednesday, the board voted unanimously to approve the $152 million Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference and Guest Center. Upon completion, the center will house 25,000 square feet of meeting space, 250 guest rooms and a new parking garage on Westwood Plaza and Strathmore Drive, replacing Parking Structure 6. Read more...