While most UCLA students do not have to decide between paying rent or buying groceries, many Los Angeles residents struggle against hunger every day.
Author Archives: Carolyn McGough
Alumni donate wisdom, experience
UCLA alumni contribute financially to the university, but they also donate hours of their time, providing opportunity for current students to network and meet graduates with similar academic and professional interests.
Spicing up Village fast food
Chipotle Mexican Grill, a restaurant chain that offers a menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads, will open in Westwood Village in late January or early February 2008. Located at 1077 Broxton Ave., Chipotle will operate in the location that previously housed D’Amore’s Pizza, next to Damon and Pythias, Chipotle spokesman Chris Arnold said. […]
Festival brings prayer, dance to campus
Members of UCLA’s Hindu community are currently honoring the nine-day celebration of the mother goddess and the story of a king of ancient India.
L.A. homelessness a prevalent issue
Larry Stout, a homeless man who previously served as a sergeant in the Vietnam War and now spends many of his nights sleeping on the streets of Westwood, does not like dumb people.
Ex-sorority houses create communities
Every time Paul Benjamin steps inside his residence at 824 Hilgard Ave., he gets a “homey” feeling.
Learning the art of interviewing
During an interview with a prospective employer, Hillary Lyden became speechless when she was asked a common question: “Why should our company choose you?”