Westwood has been robbed of Christmas cheer by the dismantling of a Village organization originally intended to improve existing city conditions and help in making its atmosphere more attractive. The vivacious carolers that have invigorated the Village with holiday spirit and the giant snowflakes spanning across Wilshire Boulevard will not be seen this year due […]
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Residents, business owners hope for retail stores
Some Westwood residents and business owners are disappointed with the imminent closures of two Village shops and the tenants who may replace them. Breadstiks market on Gayley Avenue is on its way out, due to increased competition, and Copeland’s Sports on Westwood Boulevard reportedly may be replaced by a CVS Pharmacy. Locals are concerned about […]
Reagan hospital must raise $200 million for equipment
UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Hospital ““Â the largest investment in the history of the world’s most prestigious public university system ““ is currently in need of hundreds of millions of dollars in private donations. The funds are needed to purchase medical equipment so that the hospital will be ready to serve patients by the expected opening date […]
Seplow to replace Hanson as ORL director
After 24 years of service on the Hill, Director of the Office of Residential Life Alan Hanson is passing the reigns on to his successor, Suzanne Seplow. Seplow was appointed director of the Office of Residential Life Friday following a six month search. Hanson helped to successfully link academics with dorm life by creating programs […]
Rabbis discuss Jewish education at forum
Three rabbis from different areas of Judaism discussed the decline in Judaism and the importance of Jewish education during a discussion Thursday at Hillel. The forum was held in honor of the opening of the new Yitzhak Rabin Hillel Center and in recognition of Rabbi David Ellenson’s appointment as President of Hebrew Union College. The […]