Chris Jeon sets his backpack on the beach and pulls out a pack of Marlboro cigarettes. Before Libya, he'd never smoked a day in his life. It's a Saturday at Venice Beach, and it's crowded. Read more...
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Fourth-year mathematics student Chris Jeon, surrounded by members of the Libyan brigade, wears his Lakers jersey ““ which he brought for the warm climate ““ and an amema, a Libyan head scarf. A similar version of this photo made international headlines this summer.
Courtesy of Chris Jeon
Student government officials have confirmed plans to celebrate homecoming at UCLA for the first time since 2004, though some have raised concerns about the amount of money allocated to the event. Read more...
The UCLA Confucius Institute held a ceremony Monday night to formally inaugurate three new Mandarin immersion programs in schools in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Read more...
Teams of UCLA researchers vied for a chance at winning $20,000 in the inaugural Business of Science Center's Venture Team Competition Monday night at the California NanoSystems Institute auditorium. Read more...
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Business Science Center announces venture competition winners.
Fixing flat bike tires just got a little easier for UCLA cyclists. Read more...
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Self-service bike repair next to the Strathmore Building
A controversial affirmative action bill currently awaiting Governor Jerry Brown's approval has raised concerns over the constitutionality of using race as a factor in college admissions. Read more...
Constant reminders of Germany's past are part of what makes Berlin an open city that revolves around public discussion, said Peter Tokofsky, head of academic programs at the J. Paul Getty Museum and adjunct professor of Germanic languages. Read more...
