Students who have been quietly grumbling about the housing fee increases will soon be able to make their voices heard as far as Sacramento. In late March or early April, the On-Campus Housing Council plans to give dorm residents pre-stamped postcards with a simple statement expressing student concern over housing prices. If students agree with […]
Author Archives: Jessica Chung
OCHC discusses construction, aims to thwart fee increases
Along with the 7 to 7.5 percent increase in housing fees this past year, student concern about how to lower these fees has also escalated. Most of the fee increases are due to the Housing Administration’s four-year construction plan, through which it hopes to house all undergraduate students for four years, said On-Campus Housing Council […]
Ashe budget status unhealthy
The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center’s funding could be cut by as much as 25 percent due to the recent state budget crisis, but nothing will be certain until July. “We are optimistic that it won’t be that large. But it’s impossible to have a 25 percent cut and have the same level […]
Campus safety
Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, campus safety has been one of the most prevalent issues at UCLA, with administrators and security officials taking every chance to inform and safeguard the university against crime. Initially, security concerns focused on the possibility of further terrorism targeting universities, and hate crimes ensuing as a backlash to the […]
Gerald Lamb’s life honored with upbeat memorial
Catchy music sounded throughout Covel Common’s Grand Horizon Room, reminding family and friends of the late Hedrick Hall Resident Director Gerald Lamb that his memorial service Monday night was more than a tribute to his death, it was “A Celebration of Life.” The service proved itself to be aptly titled as it embraced Lamb’s entire […]
RD’s death impacts many
A white paper posted on the doors in Hedrick Hall informing students of the unexpected death of their Resident Director Gerald Lamb brought a somber mood to the dorm, which contrasted the bright decorations welcoming students back from winter break. “The atmosphere was very different last night. Our floor is usually loud, but yesterday it […]
Student hypnotist dazzles subjects, audience
During the school year, he’s Matt Jarman, second-year UCLA communication studies and Spanish student. But during vacations, he’s Matt Jarman, professional magician and hypnotist who performs at resorts in Mexico and Florida. Jarman has been performing magic for eight years, and began studying hypnosis about four years ago. “I first got into magic when my […]