Westwood does not seem to be the place students have in mind when they want to have a night out on the town. Some Westwood community members said they think the area’s nightlife should be more lively and cater to students, while others said they think it should not be disruptive and should cater to […]
Author Archives: David Yaghutiel
Grad student teaches ethnic studies program in middle school
Andrew Gutierrez almost did not graduate from high school because a teacher wrongfully told him and other students of color that they did not meet graduation requirements. Now, he teaches middle school students about racial and ethnic history and empowerment in an ethnic studies program he helped pioneer. When the Los Angeles Unified School District […]
UCLA researchers link genetics, brain morphology to autism, schizophrenia
UCLA researchers discovered that individuals with certain brain structures and genetics are at a higher risk of autism and schizophrenia. The researchers found that certain chromosomal abnormalities can increase individuals’ risk of schizophrenia and autism. These findings could help explain the biology behind these neuropsychiatric disorders and help researchers understand their causes at a cellular […]
Political scientists discuss hypothetical implications of Pence presidency
Political scientists and professors speculated Vice President Mike Pence might emphasize his evangelical faith should he become president at a Tuesday night forum at the Hammer Museum. The speakers discussed Pence’s political history, affiliations and religious beliefs, and how they would inform his decisions and policies as president if President Donald Trump is impeached or […]
Hammer Museum to provide visitors with more amenities in museum cafe
The Hammer Museum plans to open its cafe to the public, expand the cafe’s hours and sell a greater variety of liquor in the near future. The Westwood Neighborhood Council unanimously voted Wednesday to approve the museum’s request to extend its cafe’s operating hours from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. six days a week to […]
New tax verification options make FAFSA process easier for applicants
People applying for financial aid at colleges and universities will have new options to verify their tax information, the U.S. Department of Education announced Monday. In March, the Internal Revenue Service suspended its Data Retrieval Tool because of security and identity theft concerns. The tool automatically transferred a family’s tax return information into the Free […]
Vendors speak against potential change to Westwood farmers market staff
Local farmers and business owners held posters bearing the messages “Respect our farmers!” and “No farmer thief!” at a meeting earlier this month to protest the replacement of the current Westwood Village Farmers Market manager. In March, the Westwood Village Improvement Association decided to replace the current manager Emmanuel Bautista after his contract ends in […]