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Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Nov. 9

The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments by public officials Jasmine Shamolian, a field representative for Councilman Paul Koretz, said she is working on a project that would plant trees on Westwood Boulevard after several trees were illegally cut down throughout Westwood. Read more...




USAC looks to expand off-campus housing resources for students

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 10:55 p.m. Undergraduate student government leaders are gathering data to help address problems with off-campus housing. Undergraduate Students Association Council President Danny Siegel said his office started compiling information about rent prices and renters’ rights in the fall. Read more...

Photo: Undergraduate Students’ Association Government President Danny Siegel wants to raise awareness about high off-campus rents and improve relations between first-time student tenants and landlords. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Stickhouse food truck transports gelato to the streets of Westwood

Students walking down Broxton Avenue can stop to see colorful gelato ice pops covered with chocolate and nuts through the window of a food truck. The truck bears the slogan, “From Italy with Love.” Stickhouse, an Italian company serving creamy gelato and fruity sorbets on popsicle sticks, drives through Westwood Village three days a week. Read more...

Photo: Stickhouse, an Italian gelato and sorbet truck, started driving in Westwood Village one month ago, usually driving on Broxton Avenue or Westwood Boulevard. (Courtesy of Desiree Samento)


Despite new businesses, Westwood lacks men’s apparel store options

Dresses and lace tank tops peek from window displays around Westwood and advertisements picture smiling women welcoming customers into stores. Westwood Village, which advertises itself as having unique boutiques and popular brands, has recently filled some of its empty storefronts with new women’s apparel stores, including Heavenly Couture and My-Dressed. Read more...

Photo: Target is one of the few stores selling men’s apparel in Westwood Village. Other businesses that sell men’s apparel include the men’s sections of Urban Outfitters and American Apparel. (Daily Bruin file photo)


CSO Evening Van Service may pick up a mobile app for efficiency

Students are dissatisfied with the campus van service that picks students up in the evening, according to a survey administered by undergraduate student leaders. The USAC Facilities Commission gathered testimony from students who used the Community Service Officer Evening Van Service over the past two weeks and shared their findings at a meeting Thursday. Read more...



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