Author Archives: Alexa Vaughn

A book tour discussion about the history of the Palestinian people and their efforts to gain statehood drew the attention of students, faculty and residents of Los Angeles in the Faculty Center on Thursday. At the center of the exchange was Professor Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Chair of Arab Studies at Columbia University, and […]

ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH Today, 2:30 p.m. Bunche 10383 RASHID KHALIDI Today, 4:30 p.m. Faculty Center California Room To provide students with a more comprehensive understanding of Middle Eastern politics and the ongoing conflicts within the region, the Center for Near Eastern Studies will host two events today about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the recent fighting between […]

Doctors concerned with injuries incurred by U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians spoke in Kerckhoff Hall Saturday about their experiences and statistics they say need more attention from U.S. leaders. The conference, titled “The Medical Consequences of the War in Iraq: Health Challenges Beyond the Battlefield,” focused on what doctors say is the underfunded and declining […]

In the upcoming midterm elections, California voters will be deciding on the political dynamics of Congress, with one senator, Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., and all 53 representatives up for re-election. Issues both Republican and Democratic parties consider top priorities include immigration, Social Security, alternative-energy implementation and the war in Iraq. While the top concerns for Republicans […]

UCLA researchers and student filmmakers have been working for over a year to focus their lenses on inequality in Los Angeles. Today and Friday, they will showcase their findings during a two-day symposium on campus. The collaboration is part of an effort to publicize problems unique to Los Angeles and reach out to those who […]

In the only debate between California’s gubernatorial candidates, State Treasurer Phil Angelides and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger verbally sparred Saturday night on issues including taxes and college fees. Animated discussion between the candidates highlighted their conflicting views on balancing the budget, transportation and education. Schwarzenegger, who is leading Angelides in the polls, countered the treasurer’s efforts […]

In the only opportunity voters will have to watch California’s top gubernatorial candidates talk face to face, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his Democratic opponent, State Treasurer Phil Angelides, are scheduled to debate Saturday evening. Meeting at California State University, Sacramento, the debate will be televised at 6 p.m. Among the issues that have pressed Californian […]