Wednesday, May 13

UC sells $200M worth of investments in coal, oil sands

The University of California announced Wednesday that it sold its $200 million direct holdings in coal and oil sand companies from the University’s endowment, pension and other funds. Read more...

Photo: University of California Chief Investment Officer Jagdeep Bachher announced the UC has sold off its direct holdings in coal and sand oil companies at a UC Board of Regents Committee on Investments meeting Tuesday. (Alejandra Reyes/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Sept. 9

The Westwood Neighborhood Council meets monthly to discuss issues pertaining to Westwood Village and the surrounding areas. Comments by public officials Chris Ragsdale, Los Angeles Police Department’s senior lead officer for Westwood, said crime is decreasing in the city after a 20 to 30 percent increase at the start of the year. Read more...





Hill Top Shop reopens after $150K summer renovation

The Hill Top Shop reopened Thursday in its old location opposite Café 1919 after Associated Students UCLA spent about $150,000 renovating the store this summer. Patrick Healey, director of apparel and accessories, said he reduced the selection of school supplies to focus on only necessary items, making room for new refrigerators that offer more organic and healthy food and beverage options. Read more...

Photo: The Hill Top Shop reopened on Thursday after ASUCLA invested $150,000 to renovate the store, which has had the same look since 1992.(Alejandra Reyes/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC to launch Bruin Defenders student lobbying funding program

Student groups on campus that want to lobby will be able to apply for significantly more funding through a new program under an undergraduate student government office in the fall. Read more...

Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council External Vice President, Zach Helder, announced the office will be launching a student lobbying funding program in the fall. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)