Amanda Noroña and Amy Penn both represented China in the Chinese Council of the United Nations this past weekend. But these students never went to the U.N. headquarters in New York ““ instead, they attended a mock conference here at UCLA. For its second year, UCLA played host to 150 members of the Model U.N. […]
Author Archives: Ashley Villa
Teachers would be on longer probation
As Trisha Howard looks into her planned future as a high school teacher, she sees more obstacles in her way if Proposition 74 passes in a statewide special election on Nov. 8. Proposition 74 would extend the trial period for teachers from two years to five years, during which time they could be dismissed if […]
Carnesale will return to UCLA in new role
UCLA Chancellor Albert Carnesale may be leaving his post as the head of the university, but he plans to return to UCLA as a faculty member and sit on the FBI’s National Security Higher Education Advisory Board. Carnesale has also been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the local media group […]
Special election has varied implications
For most students, the upcoming statewide special election in November will likely have an indirect or long-term effect, rather than impacting their daily lives. There will be eight ballot propositions on the Nov. 8 special election, called by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in June, dealing with issues ranging from discounts on prescription drugs to the status […]
Court favors federal law for marijuana use
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Congress has authority over state law on the issue of medical marijuana, leaving states that have legalized marijuana no longer legally able to distribute it, according to federal law. The Supreme Court denied medical marijuana users authority to use the drug, but actual local implementation of the new legislation […]
Healthy foods offer big energy boost
As students throughout the dorms and apartments begin studying for finals next week they’ll also be looking for a quick boost of energy. And though popular forms of energy include mochas and Red Bulls, clinicians on campus advise students to also consider other healthier alternatives. With the help of high protein foods and possibly caffeine […]
Workshops geared toward black executives
Race and culture are key topics being discussed throughout the week at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Business leaders are talking about how blacks experience their work setting differently from others. Statistics show that white men and women dominate the world of business, meaning that black businessmen can at times find the corporate workplace […]