When first-year psychology student David Johnson and his roommates were found with alcohol in their room, they received a sanction of 10 hours of community service and a questionnaire to fill out after completing an Alcohol 101 CD-ROM program. But when first-year undeclared student Caroline Fleming and her roommates were found with three bottles of […]
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On campus housing council members work with USAC to reduce cost of living on the hill
It may seem student lobbying groups are more concerned with keeping student fees low than with looking out for how much students pay for on-campus living space. But things may be changing. Over the weekend, members of the On Campus Housing Council joined members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council as they traveled to Sacramento […]
Campus housing costs expected to rise
Student fees are increasing for University of California students. But that’s not the only way that paying for higher education is becoming more difficult. Students living in UCLA’s residence halls next year will face a housing fee increase of about 8 percent. Over the next five years, housing fees are projected to increase by 35 […]
Student hurt falling from Sproul bunk
First-year student Fallon Smith doesn’t recall exactly what happened the morning of Feb. 20 at about 5 a.m., but her roommates provided her with the details. “My roommate told me she heard a big noise, then heard me screaming, “˜Oh my God, oh my God.’ She looked down and saw me bleeding and stumbling into […]
Residents to elect Hill’s leaders
Amid cramming for finals, signing up for classes, and polishing term papers, students may not be aware that elections for residence hall student government start this week. De Neve will be holding elections tonight. Sunset Village and Hitch Suites will have elections on April 3, Rieber will have elections on April 7, and other residence […]
Floor gets mixed reviews
UCLA has its own urban legends: rubbing the Bruin Bear’s heel will bring you luck, stepping on the sixth step of Janss steps will add a quarter to your stay at UCLA, an all-girl’s floor exists somewhere in the residence halls. … Actually, one of those myths is a reality. The Hill still has an […]
Homeless man died from health problems
The homeless man who was found dead on campus in January was confirmed to have died of natural causes by the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office on Tuesday. The man was identified as Laverne Brewer. He was 59. The coroner’s report showed that Brewer had died from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and other contributing health factors such […]