Sunday, May 3

Government boosts recruitment efforts

Despite a multi-year economic downturn and a decline in private sector hiring, the federal government is stepping up its recruiting efforts on college campuses. The government has been much more aggressive in its job recruiting this year, said Kathy Sims, director of the UCLA Career Center. Read more...




Sweatshops addressed in mock fashion show

United Students Against Sweatshops worked to address abuses in the garment industry with speakers and a satirical runway show. The Tuesday night event in the Kerckhoff Grand Salon featured Alejandra Domenzain from the Los Angeles Garment Workers Center, garment workers Esperanza Hernandez and Beatriz Estevez, UCLA Labor Center project director Juan de Lara, International Vice President of UNITE! Read more...


Classes go on, despite holiday

At five this morning, Saia Makakaufaki was on his way to St. Louis, flying home to spend Thanksgiving with his family and friends. He plans to watch movies, play video games and take part in the Thanksgiving dinner. Read more...