Like many college students who have a job, Ashley Brumell faces challenges to graduating on time.
The fourth-year political science student balances her academics with a job as a cashier at the John Wooden Center, which requires 20 hours of work each week. Read more...
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August 26, 10:47 pm
President Barack Obama calls for 8 million more college graduates
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August 26, 10:46 pm
Ray Bradbury Week honors author’s 90th birthday
Exploring a carnival near Lake Michigan, Ray Bradbury sets his sights on Mr. Electrico, a striking magician whose novelty act is electrocution, as his stage name hints. Read more...
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Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti kneels next to author Ray Bradbury during the official declaration of Aug. 22-28 as Ray Bradbury Week. (Photo courtesy of Peter N. Lonsdale)
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August 26, 10:45 pm
New Bruins send care packages to U.S. troops overseas
When Keenan Jones wants to catch up with his stepfather, he tries to avoid video conferences. Read more...
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First-year undeclared life science students Aubrey Schachter, left, and Camille Pinpin write letters for U.S. troops.
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August 26, 10:43 pm
Federal appeals court extends stay on ruling of Proposition 8's unconstitutionality
A federal appeals court last week extended a halt on same-sex marriages in California for the duration of Proposition 8's appeals process, which will begin in December and could lead to a battle before the Supreme Court. Read more...
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August 26, 10:08 pm
UCLA couple hopeful after federal court ruling to repeal Proposition 8
A federal judge issued a ruling repealing California's Proposition 8 on Wednesday on grounds that it was unconstitutional, setting the stage for future legal battles questioning the initiative's constitutionality. In the case Perry v. Read more...
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August 26, 9:38 pm
UCLA couple hopeful after federal court ruling to repeal Proposition 8
Jason Bernabe was just another shopper when he stepped through the doors of his hometown's local mall, but he felt stares from all directions. His fingers stiffened and slid from the clasp of his boyfriend, fifth-year history student Peter Rodriguez. Read more...
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Fifth-year history student Peter Rodriguez and third-year nursing student Jason Bernabe have been in a relationship for nearly seven months.
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August 26, 9:34 pm
Legal marijuana substitute called “˜spice’ is a growing trend in Los Angeles
It looks like oregano, smells like incense and gets you high like marijuana. Made of crushed leaves and sprayed with mind-altering chemicals, the substance known most commonly as "spice" is sold legally in head shops around the country. Demand in Westwood was strong enough to push a local head shop to start carrying it earlier this year. Read more...