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In her own words: ‘I did not feel like the survivor, I felt like the accused’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY SABRINA* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. I was 18 years old and a freshman at UCLA when I was sexually assaulted. It is a night I have been trying to piece together for […]
In her own words: ‘What happened will follow me after graduation’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY VERONICA* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. I am graduating this year, and it’s around that time of year when people start congratulating you for such an accomplishment. It has forced me to start […]
In her own words: ‘Reporting should not so dramatically hinder one’s recovery as it did for mine’
Introduction Survivor stories Marie Jane Veronica Sabrina Luke Emily In their own words Emily Sabrina Veronica Jane BY JANE* TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence. Just last night, I had another panic attack. I found myself gagging, my chest felt heavy, and I desperately tried to keep my shuddering breathing quiet in […]
UCLA deans continue to spend on travel and entertainment
Even after UCLA was publicly exposed and criticized for approving lavish travel and entertainment expenses by its top academic officials, the university continued to approve luxury accommodations for two of its biggest spenders, newly released records show.
No-Kill Los Angeles saves animals
The No-Kill Los Angeles Pet Adoption Center on Pontius Avenue is a part of the NKLA Coalition, which aims to lower the kill rate for animals in shelters throughout Los Angeles. Through a collaborative effort, Marc Peralta, director of the Best Friends Animal Society, strives to increase the percent of no-kill shelters in Los Angeles […]
pLAces: 55,000 Dresses Warehouse
Paul and Margot Brockmann found love on the ballroom dance floor 57 years ago. Since then, Paul has collected more than 55,000 dresses for his wife, so that she would never have to wear a dress twice. Now in hopes of retirement, the couple wants to sell all the dresses in the collection. Explore this […]