Professor emeritus narrows space between astronomy, environmentalism

As a child, Ben Zuckerman’s father routinely took him to visit a planetarium in New York to foster his early curiosity in the stars. The light pollution in New York City made it difficult for him to stargaze, igniting his concern for the environment. Zuckerman, now a professor emeritus in physics and astronomy, continues to […]

Protesters demand UCLA agree to employ union members at Luskin Center

Workers and students protested Thursday against the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center to demand a contract that would allow union employees to work at the new center. About 80 people participated in two protests organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 3299 union. The actions were held on the […]

UCLA Dining replaces kosher, halal meal plan with daily options

UCLA Dining Services officials announced Wednesday they will offer the same halal and kosher options for lunch and dinner until the end of the quarter, and refund students who purchased the supplemental meal plan earlier this quarter. Karen Hedges, associate director of UCLA Residential Life, said the low number of students who bought the plan […]