Friday, June 13


NWWNC Q&A: Student member Arjun Pathiyal discusses important issues, goals for Westwood

This post was updated June 2 at 12:03 a.m. Arjun Pathiyal won a position on the North Westwood Neighborhood Council as an undergraduate student board member in April. Read more...

Photo: Arjun Pathiyal is pictured. The second-year political science student became an undergraduate student board member on the North Westwood Neighborhood Council in April. (Courtesy of Arjun Pathiyal)


North Westwood Neighborhood Council requests budget increase

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council requested a budget increase from the city of Los Angeles during its March meeting to enhance its ability to allocate money to the Westwood community. Read more...

Photo: Broxton Plaza is pictured. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council requested a budget increase from the city of Los Angeles to better fund local initiatives. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Co-op residents defend rooster dropped off in nearby lot despite disturbances

For about a week, residents of the University Cooperative Housing Association didn’t need an alarm clock – they were roused by a rooster’s crowing. The rooster, who was deemed “Baraaack” – after former president Barack Obama – lived in a then-vacant lot near the co-op – a student-led, nonprofit housing space – from April 6 to April 14. Read more...

Photo: Baraaack stands in an open field. The rooster, named after former president Barack Obama, lived in a then-vacant lot near the University Cooperative Housing Association for about a week. (Courtesy of Carrie Tiong)




Local churches voice concern over potential raids following new immigration policy

Inmaculada García-Sánchez used to conduct research at a Los Angeles church, where the gates were open to all. But the church now looks like a fortress, she said. Read more...

Photo: A “know your rights” poster is pictured. Local churches expressed concern over potential raids from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Alexandra Crosnoe/Daily Bruin senior staff)