At the corner of Midvale Avenue and Ophir Drive stands an apartment complex with a name that conjures images of medieval fortresses in northern Europe, not Westwood's North Village. "It's sometimes called the White Castle because there is the Pink Palace," said Ashley Mudge, a fourth-year English student who has lived in the complex since July. Built in the 1920s, The Castle is known today for its faux spires and wrought iron gates, which contrast with other apartments along the same block. Mudge said the apartment's recognition among students contributes to its popularity. "When we invite friends over and we say we are in The Castle, they immediately know where we live," she said. A high brick fence covered in ivy surrounds a communal pool and patio. Read more...
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February 15, 10:27 pm
Student sanctuaries: The Castle
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February 15, 1:34 am
USAC Financial Supports Commissioner Rustom Z. Birdie signs dubious deal with Web start-up Jobbook promising him 1,000 shares
An undergraduate student government representative has been in talks with an entrepreneur to promote a company in exchange for personal profit. Read more...
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February 15, 1:30 am
Sale of Westwood’s last free parking structure on hold as conditions of a deal shift
Moving forward with plans to sell the only free parking garage in Westwood to private interests, Los Angeles politicians have run into a problem: They can't find any buyers. Read more...
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February 15, 1:22 am
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian’s nine-figure donation to UCLA will create “Dream Fund” to support core goals of research and academics
UCLA has received a $200 million donation to create a fund that will support university operations and stimulate further philanthropy. Read more...
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February 15, 1:14 am
New student-founded website CampusCred brings local discounts to UCLA community
The student-run discount site CampusCred has arrived on the UCLA campus, but student and business reception to the site is still largely to be determined. Read more...
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February 14, 4:00 am
UCLA alumnus Aldrin Gamos collects Disney Vinlymation figurines as way to connect with friends, coworkers
Aldrin Gamos' framed diploma and Bruin football calendar hang from the walls while his orientation counselor name tags and stacks of business cards clutter the desk. Read more...
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Aldrin Gamos, a recent UCLA alumnus, has a collection of 44 Disney Vinylmation figurines. Collectors often trade figures at the Disneyland park.
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February 14, 3:59 am
President Obama appoints UCLA professors Linda Rosenstock, Jonathan Fielding to Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion and Integrative and Public Health
Two faculty members from the UCLA School of Public Health will fly to Washington, D.C., to give lawmakers their two cents on how federal money should be spent toward health matters. Read more...

