Students of the all-girls floor in Hedrick Hall awoke to the sound of sprinkler water being shot from the ceiling Wednesday morning, rather than their usual awakening by alarm clocks. At least two dormitory rooms were damaged by the sprinklers, including the dorm of the floor’s resident assistant, who wasn’t present at the time of […]
Author Archives: Michael Jahina
Effectiveness of protesters questioned
In light of recent anti-war demonstrations, the question arises of how much the several million activists ““ who have rallied in over 600 cities ““ have accomplished through their action. President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair have said the demonstrations by anti-war activists will not have an effect on their policy decisions regarding […]
Getting to class can be cumbersome for disabled
UCLA students who take off to class ten minutes before it starts can consider themselves in a state of oblivion ““ not because they’ll be late or unprepared, but because they’re likely unaware of the time and effort it takes for a student using a wheelchair to travel down Bruin Walk. “Wheelchair users have physical […]
Village property owners, tenants propose new BID
A brighter future for Westwood may be on the horizon. The Westwood Village Business Association had its first meeting Wednesday, at which property owners and tenants alike expressed their desire to work together, with sights set on re-creating the bustling Village of the past. What emerged at the meeting was a proposal for a property-based […]
Many in Village find new BID proposal problematic
The Los Angeles Economic Development Committee held a hearing Monday at City Hall regarding a proposed Business Improvement District for Westwood. Legislation to create a new BID will go to council next Tuesday with the expectation that it will be passed, although not without a fight from community organizers. Councilman Jack Weiss, whose district includes […]
USC retracts misleading crime stats
In response to an investigation by UCPD comparing crime statistics between UCLA and USC, USC’s administration admitted to publishing misleading crime statistics in its 2002 football media guide. The media guide said USC had lower crime rates than UCLA. “The numbers that were provided were not properly updated, and they will be updated in our […]
Publishers sue Westwood Copies for copyright infringements
If you thought the $60 course reader you bought at the beginning of the quarter was so expensive because of publisher and author royalties, you may be correct. Westwood Copies, the popular copy shop where students buy course readers, was sued by four publishers for copyright infringements. Elias Nagash, part-owner of Westwood Copies, and the […]