A visit from President Barack Obama to the Westside today is expected to cause additional afternoon traffic delays, according to a UCLA statement. The president is raising money for his 2012 re-election campaign at an event at Sony Studios in Culver City in mid-afternoon. Read more...
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April 21, 1:04 am
President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign in L.A. to bring excess traffic
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April 21, 1:01 am
Research reveals that weight loss and a healthy lifestyle improve memory
Psychologists from Kent State University and other institutions around the U.S. have discovered a link between drastic weight loss from surgery and improved memory and concentration in patients. Read more...
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April 20, 2:01 am
UCLA assistant professor Rick Grannis’ research suggests cheating, plagiarism is an epidemic
Cheating is a contagion "“ a disease that spreads from person to person. Read more...
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April 20, 1:57 am
The consequences of undermining success
Chemistry senior lecturer Steven Hardinger proctors his own exams each quarter, examining students' behavior and checking for notes written on palms and desks. Read more...
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April 20, 1:50 am
Freelance worker keeps clear conscience while writing students’ essays and homework for pay
Today he had 20 homework assignments due, including three research papers and a pile of one-pagers for some online classes. Read more...
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April 20, 1:41 am
Recipient reveals new hand transplant
Emily Fennell can type 45 words per minute with her left hand.
The single, working mother can also cook, clean and drive to work. Read more...
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Emily Fennell, right, is comforted by her mother. One month ago, Fennell became the first hand transplant recipient on the West Coast.
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April 20, 1:35 am
UCLA’s 2011 admit figures increase for both California and out-of-state residents
Nearly 30 percent of students admitted to UCLA are not California residents, a figure that has jumped dramatically in recent years, according to data released by the UC Office of the President on Monday. Read more...