Saturday, May 2


The 405 Freeway will close for three days in July during UCLA summer classes

A portion of the 405 Freeway will be closed for a weekend in July as part of ongoing expansion efforts, which may frustrate commuters around UCLA and Westwood. From July 15 to 18, approximately 14 total miles of freeway and all lanes will be closed off to traffic, said Helen Gilstrap, a spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Read more...

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This graphic illustrates the projected closure of the 405 Freeway, expected to arrive in July.


UCLA student magicians practice, perform the complex art of illusion

Turning black aces into red aces and linking and unlinking metal rings are just a few of the magic tricks Krystyn Lambert has up her sleeve. Read more...

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From left, third-year history student Aaron Rabkin, second-year philosophy student Krystyn Lambert and second-year neuroscience student Matt Singer, who balance schoolwork with magic.



UCLA merchandise gains popularity in overseas markets, brings home big profits

From standard T-shirts and sweaters to formal blazers and shoes, a diverse arrangement of UCLA merchandise is being marketed around the world. Read more...

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UCLA has established itself as brand around the world over the past thirty years. Stores carrying UCLA clothing and merchandise can be found in Japan, as well as South Korea, China, and various European countries.

Courtesy of Cindy Holmes



Close proximity, stress of balancing employment and other responsibilities brings diverse UCLA dining staff together in family-like environment

As second-year psychobiology student Jill Chanley walks past the coffee station at Bruin Café, she is met with a chorus of greetings. Read more...

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Food Service worker Andrew Hattala (right) swipes a student’s BruinCard for an order at Bruin Cafe. Hattala and his coworkers enjoy the family-like atmosphere of their workplace.