Tuesday, May 5

New UC-wide holistic admissions policy approved

San Diego "”mdash; Tierra Moore applied to UCLA in the fall of 2008 with a 3.4 GPA. Read more...

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Third-year global studies and political science student Tierra Moore spoke at the UC Regents meeting Wednesday to express her support for the holistic viewing policy in the UC application process.



UC Board of Regents approves $57 million project to replace two outdated North Village apartment complexes

Two North Village apartment complexes that were built more than 40 years ago will be demolished and replaced by newer facilities "“ the latest move in UCLA's ongoing effort to meet off-campus housing demands. The $57 million project, was approved Tuesday by the UC Board of Regents. Read more...

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The apartment complex at 641 Landfair Ave. will be demolished after a construction project was recently approved by the UC Board of Regents.


With slow sales and high rents, Westwood shops such as The Mystery Bookstore and Thank You Mart close doors to business

Long Story Short: The woes of Westwood Village

For all the talk about budget shortfalls in the University of California, Los Angeles is facing a $350 million one of its own. One way the city can raise revenue is to sell parking structures. The last public parking in Westwood can be found in the garage on Broxton Avenue, but that may soon be a thing of the past. [5:15]

"Long Story Short: The woes of Westwood Village"

Businesses in Westwood are losing the battle against the deteriorating economy. Read more...

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The Mystery Bookstore is one of the stores in the Westwood neighborhood that recently announced it will be closing because of economic pressures.