I walked into a bedroom trying to find a friend and instead only found the taste of tear gas. Five minutes earlier, a police officer had shot a can of tear gas into the bedroom where I was staying. Then came an hour of nothing but tear gas being launched into crowds of students and […]
Author Archives: Travis Fife
Travis Fife: LA law enforcement must be open about license plate data collection
With the revelation that the National Security Agency, among other federal bodies, is collecting huge amounts of data on American citizens, it’s probably not surprising that Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies have adopted similar tactics. News reports and a lawsuit have revealed details of a police program that employs technology to indiscriminately take pictures […]
Travis Fife: Fraternities can benefit from talking about consent
Through numerous college parties, I’ve come to realize that in a college culture that often views drunken hookups as normal, the fun of a good party can bring with it the risk of confused sexual consent and a whole host of other issues that stem from intoxicated decision-making. Fraternities sometimes have a bad reputation when […]
Travis Fife: Record releases must balance faculty interest, transparency
The original version of this article contained multiple errors and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. David Jentsch understands how risky animal research can be. On a Saturday morning in March 2009, the UCLA psychology professor found his car set ablaze at his private residence by members of the Animal […]
Army veteran finds community and purpose at UCLA
Michael Stajura joined the U.S. Army to find social stability, an element his life lacked while he was growing up in the foster care system.
Shaved snow store Chilly Ribbons awaits Westwood opening
Chilly Ribbons, a new frozen dessert eatery that features flavored shaved ice, is planning to open in Westwood Village within the next month.
UCLA implements new measures to increase compliance with tobacco ban
UCLA officials recently instituted new policies to increase compliance with the campus’ tobacco-free policy, drawing mixed reactions from the UCLA community.