With its bright lights and busy streets, one of the principle attractions of UCLA for students is its prime location ““ right in the thick of a ritzy Westwood community and basking in the glow of downtown Los Angeles. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Online exclusive: UCLA’s size often a shocker at first, but students adjust
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Online exclusive: Alternative ways to get books can save buyers cash
At universities across the country, expenses never seem to stop piling up, and buying textbooks is no exception. Along with online bookstores and auctioning forums, UCLA offers ways for students to keep some textbook money in their pockets. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Covel, AAP provide free tutoring for students, by students
Any student worried about keeping up with the rigorous workload of UCLA classes should have no problem getting some extra help from the various tutoring services offered on campus. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Awareness, common sense can prevent campus crimes
For students enjoying dorm life, keeping the door open is convenient and a gesture of hospitality. But for Jolieba Jackson, it meant more than that ““ it cost Jackson the brand-new iBook computer she received as a graduation present this past summer. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Bruins drink less than UC, national averages
The use of alcohol is widespread on college campuses, including UCLA. The abuse of alcohol, however, is not, health officials say. “The truth is, the majority of students who consume alcohol in college don’t have any problems with it,” said Pamela Viele, director of health education for the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Big Blue Bus no longer free, but still affordable transit option
For newcomers, Los Angeles can be intimidating, and some students might miss out on all the city has to offer if uninformed about how to get around. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
USAC, GSA attracts students of all interests
From music to politics, student government provides an outlet for a variety of interests and skills. With a wide array of programming and the numerous duties they entail, the undergraduate and graduate student governments offer students the opportunity to get involved on campus, no matter what their interests. Read more...