Monday, October 26

GRE, LSAT to alter content

RELATED LINKS Click these links to view sample questions for the new GRE on the ETS Web site. Verbal Reasoning Sample Questions Quantitative Reasoning Sample Questions Analytical Sample Writing Topics The GRE and the LSAT are both undergoing substantial changes in the next year, which include an increased length for the GRE, as well as content modifications to both tests. Read more...


Changes made to UCLA parking

In anticipation of parking getting tighter both on and off campus, UCLA Parking Services has begun making some adjustments, and officials say more are likely on the way. Read more...


Campaigns embrace technology

Pearl Pagarigan, a first-year chemistry student, does not watch TV often these days. With an agenda full of academics, extracurricular activities and social events, she barely has time for her favorite television show, much less the numerous political campaigns that are promoted during commercial breaks. Read more...


Class drop policy changes

As fourth week and midterms begin, students say they anxiously await their test results and begin to think about dropping a class. But now there are increased consequences for waiting too long to make a decision. Read more...


Violent crime is not the norm

While incidents like Friday’s stabbing outside Kerckhoff Hall draw much attention, university officials said in reality violent crime on campus is fairly rare. Since 2003, university police have not recorded any homicides, and Nancy Greenstein, director of police community services at UCPD, said assault is the most common type of crime police respond to. Read more...


International student adapts to L.A. life

Vivian Chung’s faint British accent tells a story her appearance does not relay. Despite the typical Southern California fall attire she wears ““ tinted Chanel sunglasses, black flip-flops, black tank top and jeans ““ the Chinese second-year grew up in a different culture than that of Los Angeles. Read more...