Sunday, July 12

In the news:

Unspeakable Acts addresses sexual violence at UCLA

The Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils hosted a presentation on sexual violence Wednesday evening ““ addressing a problem so underreported that many people who attended could not say for sure whether sexual violence at UCLA is a problem. Read more...


Religious unity attainable

It’s not easy to talk about religion. Discussion on Jewish-Muslim relations proves even more challenging. However, on Jan. 26, the Muslim Student Associ-ation will kick-off Islam Aware-ness Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and heightening awareness surrounding Muslim culture, as well as shedding harmful stereotypes latched onto the Islamic community. Read more...


Project to destroy what’s left of college flair

In recent years, UCLA students have watched many businesses leave Westwood, shopping choices become more limited, and the college town character increasingly fade into history. In light of these trends, the recent project approval of Palazzo Westwood apartments and retail center will have major consequences for Westwood. Read more...


New dean should instill, inspire spirit

Newly appointed College Executive Dean Patricia O’Brien will take the helm of UCLA’s largest academic unit ““ and she will find herself with countless opportunities to strengthen UCLA ““ if she remembers that students are at the core of the university’s mission. Read more...



Professor dies at age 54

Jayne Spencer, a professor in the history and Latin American studies departments, died of an unexpected illness Saturday. She was 54. Spencer’s career at UCLA started 15 years ago when she was a graduate student in the history department. Read more...


Holocaust course unexpectedly large

The atrocities of the Holocaust often disturb and repulse the sensibilities of most people. But if students had walked, or at least tried to walk, into Tuesday’s German 59: Holocaust in Film and Literature lecture, one would deduce the subject matter to be much more alluring. Read more...