The UCLAW Veterans Society recently authored a friend of the court brief supporting a New Jersey court’s decision allowing the military to recruit in law schools receiving federal funding. The New Jersey court rejected FAIR’s request for a preliminary injunction on Nov. 5, 2003 ““ a motion that would have suspended the 1996 Solomon Amendment […]
Author Archives: Ari Bloomekatz
Textbook theft strikes LuValle Commons; two suspects detained
One thousand dollars worth of textbooks was recently stolen from the bookstore in LuValle Commons, and two individuals thought to be involved in the robbery have been detained by university police for other offenses. The two suspects, who are not affiliated with UCLA, were arrested on separate occasions in early February. A third suspect in […]
A closer look: UCLA unfazed by testing measures
Amid the implementation of recent federal drug testing legislation and new proposals by President Bush to increase drug tests for high school students, the majority of students and employees at UCLA are bucking the recent trends. Tenoch Flores, a spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, said the recent atmosphere has become […]
Search continues for former Bruin
Redlands police came to UCLA last week to search for clues and information about a former student who has been missing for over three months. Michael Niemeyer disappeared Oct. 13, 2003 and has not been seen or heard from since. He was supposed to be on his way home to Redlands that day. Niemeyer left […]
Accounts of October shooting differ
University police officer Terrence Duren walked into court Monday carrying a copy of “The Prince” by Machiavelli ““Â a 16th century book that explains might makes right when ruling a country and the ends justify the means. “Did you know that this was Tupac’s favorite book?” Duren said. The 44-year-old Duren was in court testifying at […]
After near dismissal, Frazier heads to trial
After almost dropping the felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon, a judge ruled to move forward to a trial against the suspect shot in an altercation at Kerckhoff Hall. Police say UCPD Officer Terrence Duren confronted Willie Davis Frazier, Jr. in the Kerckhoff Hall second floor study lounge on Oct. 5. A physical […]
Professor prepares for upcoming trial
Attorneys involved in the trial for UCLA Professor Andrew Dyck met in a court hearing Friday so the prosecution could give the defense additional documents and information. Donald Etra, Dyck’s attorney, did not specify what types of documents were turned over. Etra said the hearing was a way for both parties to update each other […]