A portion of the 405 Freeway will be closed for a weekend in July as part of ongoing expansion efforts, which may frustrate commuters around UCLA and Westwood. From July 15 to 18, approximately 14 total miles of freeway and all lanes will be closed off to traffic, said Helen Gilstrap, a spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Read more...

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This graphic illustrates the projected closure of the 405 Freeway, expected to arrive in July.

Turning black aces into red aces and linking and unlinking metal rings are just a few of the magic tricks Krystyn Lambert has up her sleeve. Read more...

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From left, third-year history student Aaron Rabkin, second-year philosophy student Krystyn Lambert and second-year neuroscience student Matt Singer, who balance schoolwork with magic.

Walking through the well-lit lobby of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, David Feinberg greets just about everyone he sees. Read more...

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David Feinberg earned more than $100,000 from a pair of donors while serving as president of the UCLA Health System. (Daily Bruin file photo)

From standard T-shirts and sweaters to formal blazers and shoes, a diverse arrangement of UCLA merchandise is being marketed around the world. Read more...

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UCLA has established itself as brand around the world over the past thirty years. Stores carrying UCLA clothing and merchandise can be found in Japan, as well as South Korea, China, and various European countries.

Courtesy of Cindy Holmes

On her birthday every year, Lauri Mattenson tries something new, whether it is taking surfing lessons or volunteering in Peru. Read more...

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Lauri Mattenson, a lecturer with the UCLA Writing Program, places a high emphasis on interactive learning and engaging her students through methods like acting out literary works.