Author Archives: Anthony Pesce

Candidates for next year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council waited patiently for their names to be drawn out of a bag, keeping their fingers crossed for a prime piece of Bruin Walk real estate. During Tuesday’s candidate orientation the candidates’ placement on the ballot was randomly chosen. The candidates also selected where their campaign signboards will […]

The Golden Paw Award, a new distinction given out by the undergraduate student government to highlight student-friendly businesses in Westwood, is making its debut this quarter by recognizing seven recipients. But students may find some businesses which are popular with their demographic ““ such as Diddy Riese, Maloney’s and BJ’s ““ omitted from the list […]

With the experience of seven years of parenting, Monica Sanchez Rivas says she can handle any responsibility. Married and raising a son, Sanchez is familiar with the challenges of balancing family life and school, as she pursues her Ph.D. in education. As a mother, one of Sanchez’s goals if elected Graduate Students Association president would […]

Twenty-five UCLA employees gathered Thursday in front of Murphy Hall to present Chancellor Albert Carnesale with a letter requesting his support to oppose a potential wage decrease. On the one-year anniversary of a protest that helped win the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union an incremental pay increase of 12 percent over […]

With elections starting April 18, the Graduate Students Association is gearing up for weeks of debate and campaigning. This year, the only contested position is the GSA president. Students Taking Action and Re-energizing GSA, the only graduate student slate, is running unopposed candidates for the vice presidents of internal affairs, external affairs and academic affairs. […]

With plans to remodel the Cooperage in the works, the Associated Students UCLA is making arrangements to include beer and wine alongside other beverages currently served. Though groups like Bruins for an On Campus Bar have been advocating a more restaurant-style bar on campus, Bob Williams, executive director of ASUCLA, said beer and wine services […]

Becky Calinsky plans on running Sunday’s Los Angeles Marathon, a 26.2-mile lap around the city. This year marks the 21st annual marathon, and it is becoming as much of a tradition for UCLA runners as it is for the rest of the city. But the marathon, which will take place at the beginning of finals […]