University police searching for thief of backpack stolen outside Feast at Rieber

University police are looking for a man who stole a backpack outside of Feast at Rieber dining hall earlier this month.

On June 5 at 5:40 p.m., the man watched the backpack’s owner use a security code to lock his belonging in a locker, according to a police report released today.

Updated: LAFD investigating reported arson at Westwood Hills Christian Church

As Sunday service commenced in Westwood Hills Christian Church earlier this week, two pews remained empty. The roped-off benches were black and charred as a result of a reported arson that torched parts of the sanctuary on June 15. 

At about 9 p.m. on the night of the fire, two members of the congregation, who are also on staff at UCLA, noticed that the church’s door was ajar and saw smoke coming from inside, said senior minister Perry Fuller. 

Outgoing UCLA dean appointed as UC provost for academic affairs

The outgoing dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies was appointed as the University of California provost and executive vice president for academic affairs today.

The UC Board of Regents ratified Aimée Dorr’s appointment as the UC provost in a special meeting this afternoon.

UCLA golfer Patrick Cantlay turns professional

On Tuesday, UCLA golfer Patrick Cantlay, who just finished his sophomore year, announced his decision to drop his amateur status and turn pro.

Cantlay’s decision to join the professional ranks and sign with an agent means he will no longer be able to play for UCLA.

Cantlay will experience the PGA Tour as a pro almost immediately, as he will enter this week’s Travelers Championship under his new professional status.

One of the reasons Cantlay cites for turning pro at this time is his comfort with the tournament’s course, TPC River Highlands.

“I think this timing makes sense for me, being able to start somewhere where I’m comfortable and I have good memories,” Cantlay said.