Before Gabriel Friedland moved to Westwood more than 15 years ago, his hair was a problem. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Carol Pearlstein looks into the mirror as she gets a haircut at Oakley’s Barber Shop, the oldest business in Westwood. Oakley’s celebrated its 80th anniversary this month, allowing frequent clients to reflect on the changes the store has undergone, along with the Village in general.
Southern California water scarcity quickly becomes more of a harsh reality as increases in dust, brown patches in the lawn and failing trees around campus allude to UCLA's desert-like location. Read more...
A bill recently passed by the House of Representatives could result in one of the largest overhauls of the nation's student aid program. Read more...
For 22 years, John Krajian has been a regular at public libraries in Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: Patrons browse the shelves of the Westwood Library on Glendon Avenue, located not far from the UCLA campus. The library offers workshops for students such as resume writing and computer education classes. It also offers a sense of community for its regular visitors.
The University of California system is often considered one of the best systems of higher public education in the United States. Read more...
Mechanical flowers that bloom or shrivel according to environmental data. Subway bars that pulse according to the heart rate of the commuter. Read more...
Photo: A Design | Media Arts course produces mechanical flowers that change form according to environmental statistics. Above are the various types of flowers.
By the time the throng of protesters made their way up Bruin Walk and to the doors of Murphy Hall on Thursday, it became clear that they wanted one thing: a meeting with the chancellor. Read more...
Photo: Holding signs and chanting, “Whose university? Our university,” students, faculty and workers congregated in Bruin Plaza Thursday at noon to protest the recent budget cuts, fee increases and faculty furloughs. The protesters gathered as part of a walkout scheduled to take place at all 10 UC campuses.
