Saturday, May 2

USAC to launch the first farmers market on the Hill

Long Story Short: UCLA’s first on-campus farmer’s market a bigger success than anticipated by Gen Rep 2

People typically don't like waiting in lines. But last week, at UCLA's first on-campus farmer's market, students eagerly stood single-file with wallets in hand, waiting to exchange their cash for locally grown produce and homemade fare. [3:45]

"Long Story Short: UCLA’s first on-campus farmer’s market a bigger success than anticipated by Gen Rep 2"

At a farmers market a few weeks ago, Avery Gerber bought red carrots for the first time. Red on the outside with an orange interior, these vegetables offered an alternative to supermarket carrots. Read more...




405 Freeway renovation causes more traffic

The stretch of Wilshire Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and the entrance to the 405 Freeway is the busiest part of Los Angeles for vehicles. Read more...

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A computerized projection of the completed construction on Sunset Bridge. The 405 Freeway construction began at the same time as the Sunset Bridge project. (Credit: Los Angeles Metro)


Enough is Enough campaign fights against violence

Chelsea Navarro hates the word "victim." Instead, she calls herself a survivor of domestic violence. Navarro, a graduate student in UCLA's School of Education, grew up in San Diego in a family where domestic violence was prevalent. Read more...

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Booths at Monday’s Enough is Enough event provided students with resources on how to deal with issues like sexual abuse, hate crimes and domestic violence.