Witnessing the impact of industrialization on the natural scenery of his hometown on Canada's eastern coast transformed Brian Walker-Esparza into an environmentalist at an early age. Read more...
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June 27, 3:31 am
UCLA professor stays eco-friendly by biking to work
News, Science & Health
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June 27, 3:26 am
UCLA Faculty Center provides area for debate on climate change, sustainability issues
The crowd at the UCLA Faculty Center tittered with laughter as the speaker showed a slideshow of various presidents pledging support for alternative fuels. Read more...
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Author Christopher Horner addresses a crowd of about 350 people at a conference titled “Big Footprint: Is Green the New Tyranny?,” which discussed the negative aspects of sustainability. The event was put on by the American Freedom Alliance and took place June 12-13 at the UCLA Faculty Center.
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June 27, 3:21 am
The Ecology, Economy, Equity community garden on the Hill enables UCLA students to grow their own sustainable food
Wooden, hand-painted signs describing the bushes and sprouts behind them are scattered throughout the soil of the garden, adding a quirky touch. Read more...
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The Ecology, Economy, Equity community garden at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center is open to UCLA students, faculty and staff who want to grow their own organic herbs and vegetables.
News, Student Government
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June 21, 9:51 pm
USAC Recap ““ June 21
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government of UCLA's undergraduate students. Read more...
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June 20, 3:12 am
Credit card fee for BruinBill charges to begin in August
Beginning in August, students who pay their BruinBill charges using credit cards will incur an additional 2.75 percent convenience fee as part of UCLA's ongoing effort to cut costs. Read more...
News, Westwood
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June 20, 3:06 am
City Council approves plans for bus-only lane
The Los Angeles City Council approved plans for the city's first bus-only lane last week, a move applauded by some UCLA staff and student groups. Read more...
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The Los Angeles City Council recently approved a plan to bring the city’s first bus-only lane to Wilshire Boulevard. About 280 students, staff and faculty board the buses on Wilshire each day during the week.
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June 20, 3:04 am
ACLU sues Veterans Affairs over misused West L.A. complex that once served thousands of retired soldiers
On the other side of the 405 Freeway, a site nearly as large as UCLA is entering a legal battle years in the making. Read more...
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Once a thriving haven for thousands of retired soldiers, portions of the West Los Angeles Medical Center & Community Living Center now lie dormant, falling into disrepair. A recently filed lawsuit claims that the site lacks permanent supportive housing for disabled veterans.