Ben Ostertag, a pediatric patient at the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, asked Olympic gold medalist Jason Lezak, “Are you going to win another gold medal?”
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Metro considers implementing subway lines close to UCLA
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority hosted a series of meetings this September to discuss alternative options for improving public transportation in Los Angeles County.
Dean of students investigates reports of sexual assault
UCLA officials are currently investigating alleged sexual assaults of two female students in Rieber Vista over the summer.
Gunman court date set
A gunman was arrested in Westwood on Friday night, after university police officers responded to reports of a shooting at Broxton and Le Conte avenues, and subsequently shot the gunman with a Taser before bringing him into custody.
Drinking age under fire
A petition was signed by more than 100 college presidents and chancellors last month, calling for debate on the effects of the current legal drinking age of 21 in the U.S.
Metro aims to improve public transit in West LA
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will host a community update meeting at Westwood Presbyterian Church on Sept. 10 to further discuss the Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study.
Lo, the Internet’s beginnings
Internet technology was pioneered at UCLA with a simple, two-lettered word: “lo.”