Students have had more of a say in Westwood politics since the Westwood Neighborhood Council created a committee to address student issues in July. The Student Advisory Committee moved three action items to the council’s agenda at Wednesday’s meeting. Read more...

Photo: The Westwood Neighborhood Council created the Student Advisory Committee in July. The committee, which placed three items on the council’s agenda last week, advocates for student issues, like affordable housing and more transportation options. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Some Westwood residents said they are concerned that UCLA’s plans for new student housing may negatively impact the community. UCLA announced a proposal in May for additional student housing at five locations both on the Hill and around Westwood to accommodate increasing enrollment. Read more...

Photo: UCLA has plans to add five student housing buildings around campus and Westwood Village. Many residents feel a proposed 20-story housing complex that will replace a UCLA Extension building on Le Conte Avenue will disrupt the aesthetic of the Village. (Laura Uzes/Daily Bruin)