Los Angeles may be notorious for its traffic and lack of parking, but school officials said there are several transportation alternatives from both the university and the city for students to get around.
Author Archives: Ben Thaler
Textbook prices a pressing problem
High textbook prices are a “significant barrier to access” to low and moderate-income students and are the result of the disproportionate power that publishers yield, according to a yearlong study conducted by a federal panel.
Sorority, fraternity houses reflect groups’ storied histories
To their members, UCLA’s Greek houses are more than a place to sleep ““ they also reflect the history of the organizations.
Esteemed economics professor dies at 54
Kenneth Sokoloff, a professor in the UCLA Department of Economics, died Monday at the age of 54. Sokoloff, who joined the UCLA faculty in 1980, specialized in the economic history of North America.
UCLA, MIT make computer programming kid-friendly
Computer programming has become as simple as building a block due to the efforts of educational researchers from UCLA and engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Hopefuls pick up sanctions
All undergraduate student government candidates received blanket sanctions for negative advertising on Facebook and were suspended from campaigning on Bruin Walk for one hour Tuesday afternoon.
Four different visions for the top spot: Dave Valk
Dave Valk is not one to sit quietly ““ he is determined to change the current undergraduate student government at UCLA by running for president as an independent candidate. Born and raised in what he describes as the “bubble” of Mission Viejo, he said his conservative surroundings at home, which contrast to his own views, […]