Saturday, August 15

In the news:

Debate on U.S. economy, “How to Solve the Unemployment Problem: Views from the Left, Right and Center,” brings together diverse views of necessary solutions

Two economists and an economic strategist presented varying and often conflicting solutions to the unemployment crisis before a crowd of about 75 people Tuesday night at the Jan Popper Theater in Schoenberg Hall. Read more...

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A debate was held at UCLA’s Jan Popper Theater about unemployment featuring economist Roger Farmer and LA Times writer, Tom Petruno.


Sticking it to the flu

Jackie Jones holds a flu shot injection in her hand. Read more...

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(From left to right) First-year nursing students Jamie Bortel, Sai-Han Ackerman and Alexandra Craig prepare to administer a flu shot outside the School of Law patio. The flu shots were administered as part of an event put on by the Ashe Center on Friday, which aimed at giving students a jump start on flu prevention.




The night shift

While some students change into pajamas and get ready for bed, others are putting on uniforms and gearing up for a late-night work shift. Read more...

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Valerie Vu, a fourth-year English student, works at Bruin Buzz in Ackerman Student Union until it closes at 1 a.m.



Kinross Recreation Center opening postponed to January 2012

The opening of a new multipurpose facility for graduate students, which will include a gym and a common space for those living in university apartments, has been postponed until January 2012. Read more...

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Kinross Recreation Center, nicknamed K-Rec, was scheduled to open late October but will be postponed until January because of delays in obtaining building materials.