The Federal Work-Study Program is emerging as a source of stability for students during troubled financial times. Despite the end of State Work-Study Program funding ““ which, last year, made an additional $1 million available to UCLA work-study ““ the UCLA Financial Aid Office has adjusted to maintain student placements in work-study jobs. But while […]
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Retro jerseys may profit UCLA Store
It could have been a UCLA Store marketing strategy, but it turned out to be purely a special tribute to Bruins coaching great John Wooden. Following the unveiling of the Nell and John Wooden Court in Pauley Pavilion on Dec. 20, 2003, the UCLA men’s basketball team pulled off its warmups to reveal replicas of […]
If approved, budget may hit low-income students hard
Most University of California students are now aware that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new budget proposes a substantial increases in student fees as well as a significant reduction of financial aid for UC students. As yet unknown is how, if these proposals are passed, the University of California will cope. In the past, increased financial aid […]
Governor promises to fund Merced campus
Gov. Schwarzenegger pledged to fund the University of California at Merced during his first State of the State address Tuesday in order to have the UC’s 10th campus open in 2005. He declared his objective to “expand the dream of college” and to “not let the dream bypass our Central Valley.” Now UC Merced officials […]
Airfares prompt holiday travel
As international air carriers slash ticket prices to remain competitive, low international airfares are luring UCLA students out of the country this holiday season. Facing high prices for domestic flights, many UCLA students are avoiding flying locally, either hopping into their cars or flying internationally for the Thanksgiving and winter vacations. Just last week, STA […]
UCLA students benefit from myriad available internships
Her daily schedule includes computer programming and upper division psychology classes, volunteering with the Chicanos for Community Medicine, and preparing for the MCAT. But third-year psychology student Elizabeth Barrera somehow also finds the time to intern at a local high school. “I get up every day at 7 a.m. even though I do not have […]
CVS to compete in Westwood pharmacy community
Joining a long list of pharmacies, CVS Pharmacy will be moving into Westwood Village in coming months ““ and local businesses are upset. Many Westwood Village tenants said another pharmacy is unwelcome, “redundant retail” and would rather see more unique storefronts that could spark commercial activity. Other pharmacies in the area include Longs Drugs, Ralphs, […]