Grading student papers in his Nairobi school, former UCLA Fulbright Scholar Erustus Ouko epitomizes cross-cultural exchange "“ his beaded Maasai bracelet showcases his Kenyan pride, while his blue-and-white striped UCLA polo shirt hints at his time spent as a Bruin. Read more...
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September 19, 4:24 am
UCLA Community School in 2nd year
At the K-12 UCLA Community School, it is not surprising to see college professors and members of the local community walking on campus grounds. Read more...
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September 19, 4:19 am
Site lets students bet on grades
It's the night before a midterm, and a student is debating whether it is worth his while to study for an exam that covers information he is sure he will never use. The reason he stays and studies instead of going out? Read more...
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September 19, 4:08 am
L.A. ranked 10th in bedbug infestations
They want your blood. Reddish-brown and wingless, they are the resilient menaces of the night. Read more...
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September 19, 4:06 am
UCPD plans zero tolerance on alcohol use
For the first weeks of school, university police will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to students caught violating alcohol law on and around campus. Instead of giving out warnings, which UCPD has done in previous years, officers have been sanctioned to immediately stop and interact with anybody observed breaking the law, said Nancy Greenstein, UCPD spokeswoman. "Anyone caught in violation will be fined with a ticket," Greenstein said. Read more...
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September 19, 3:50 am
UCLA Thrift Shop donates profits to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
On one side of a modest doorway hang five sequined dresses, which come in an array of colors and varying designer labels, reminiscent of a Vegas showgirl's dressing room. Around a plain, whitewashed corner hangs an assortment of men's clothing from the '90s, along with flashing second-hand televisions and an array of mismatched furniture. On a Saturday morning, there are seven people browsing the UCLA Thrift Shop, moving quickly among the aisles and checking price labels with browsing eyes. Read more...
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September 7, 1:41 am
UC offers education aid in Haiti
Seven months after the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake, Dr. Ami Ben-Artzi witnessed firsthand the needs of the Haitian community at a community center on the island nation. Read more...