Friday, April 10


Westwood cemetery may become historical landmark

A cemetery predating Westwood may soon become a historical landmark, thanks to family and friends working to preserve its beauty and culture. Westwood Village Memorial Park, also deemed the cemetery of the Stars, is the burial site for celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood and Truman Capote. Read more...



Independent groups will not receive any funding

As more than 30 student groups fight for the most funding possible, some groups have nothing to worry about: their funding is set at $0. Student groups actively involved in political issues help characterize the student voice of UCLA, but the university is uniquely selective in deciding which of these groups receive campus funds. Read more...


Committee dissatisfies merchants

As Westwood’s economy stumbles toward recovery, many merchants blame Westwood’s Business Improvement District for its slow growth. Many merchants are disenchanted with the BID, whose charter will expire in the fall, because they believe it does not actively solicit business and is not involved enough with newly arrived merchants. Read more...