In an effort to remove a popular eatery on campus, some student activists are pushing the Associated Students of UCLA to support labor rights by terminating its contract with Taco Bell. The Social Justice Alliance student coalition meets today with the Food Services Committee to discuss the renewal of ASUCLA’s contract with the Taco Bell […]
Author Archives: Caitlin Roberson
Strike out of sight, not out of mind
Two weeks ago, UCLA students rallied with strikers at the Westwood Ralphs and showed their support at an informational forum on the Hill. One week ago, the supermarket union moved strikers from Ralphs locations to Vons and Albertsons stores. With the relocation, it has been difficult for students to show their constant support of strikers […]
Rally takes strike inside Westwood Ralphs
Usually, grocery shoppers buy what they put into their carts. UCLA students participating in a support rally for the striking employees at Ralphs on Wednesday night, however, did not. Roughly 40 students entered the Westwood store separately at about 6 p.m. Each one pushed a cart through the aisles until it was filled to the […]
Brightening up Bruin Plaza
Everyone could see the performers colorful outfits except the performers themselves. Dressed in hues as enthusiastic as their demeanors, the Theatre by the Blind and Physically Disabled ““ featuring blind performers ““ brightened Bruin Plaza Tuesday at noon with clapping and song in a performance titled “Changing Perceptions.” In honor of Disabled Awareness Month, Dria […]