After a state-wide drought declaration in 2008, UCLA was technically exempt from water use restrictions by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. But the university decided to join the conservation effort anyway, said Rich Ohara, UCLA senior grounds superintendent. That push toward water conservation will continue despite last week's announcement by Gov. Read more...
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April 5, 12:36 am
UCLA continues water conservation despite end of drought
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April 5, 12:32 am
A week to thank workers
On most mornings, Cherlyn Smith can be found in Covel dining hall, serving desserts and grilled items to students coming in before their 8 a.m. Read more...
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Workers protest budget cuts in front of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on Monday.
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April 4, 1:34 am
University police investigates two burglaries that occurred over the weekend
Two burglaries took place over the weekend, one in Hedrick Summit and one in an apartment on the 500 block of Landfair Avenue, university police said. Read more...
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April 4, 1:32 am
Students, faculty and staff bring books to life through food in UCLA’s third Edible Book Festival
Hungry readers devour book-inspired creations at UCLA Library's International Edible Book Festival
April 4, 2011 – UCLA Library hosted its version of the International Edible Book Festival on Friday. Communities across the globe customize the festival in their own ways. UCLA’s event included cakes shaped like skulls, insects molded out of candies and giant cookies. Reporter Emily Chu has the story. [2:26]
"Hungry readers devour book-inspired creations at UCLA Library's International Edible Book Festival"The butterscotch headlight simply wouldn't stick to the marshmallow truck. Read more...
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Students admire the edible interpretation of “The Food Truck Cookbook” at UCLA’s third Edible Book Festival, a contest in which members of the UCLA community use food to represent titles of books. In this display, each type of cupcake represents a different L.A. food truck.
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April 4, 1:29 am
“˜The Biggest Loser’ trainer Jillian Michaels joins NFL athletes, members of Obama Administration to host Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health and Fitness Day
Prior to every episode of "The Biggest Loser," a video montage shows trainer Jillian Michaels screaming, "I'll be in your face every day like this!" at a contestant. Read more...
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Jillian Michaels of “The Biggest Loser” leads a group of children in a workout routine Saturday as part of first lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign.
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April 4, 1:25 am
Reddit.com cofounder Alexis Ohanian set to speak at UCLA about future of social media
The co-founder of popular social aggregate site Reddit.com will speak about his site and the future of social media tonight in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Read more...
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April 3, 8:32 pm
Edible Book Festival
UCLA's third annual International Edible Book Festival held on April 1 Read more...