Author Archives: Narges Zohoury

Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone was full of life as she shared her story in front of a crowd of students and faculty. Firestone, a former faculty member at UCLA, is one of the five survivors whose stories were told in the 1999 Academy Award-winning documentary, “The Final Days.” The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg […]

Despite previous fears about its cancellation, the annual All Hill Formal is still scheduled to take place on May 16th. The On Campus Housing Council, the host of the event, will provide transportation to the California Science Center, where the formal is being held. The theme of this year’s dance is “Twilight to Moonlight.” During […]

The 13th annual Worldfest will take place this week with “Peace, Harmony and Diversity” as its theme. Worldfest 2003 will be held throughout the UCLA campus May 4 through 11, and is hosted by the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Cultural Affairs Commission in conjunction with the Office of Residential Life. During this week, various student […]

The On-Campus Housing Council is demonstrating its opposition to the increase in on-campus housing fees by organizing a student petition. The petition is available for all on-campus residents to sign at tables designated for selling formal bids. The tables are set up in the lobbies of residence halls and throughout on-campus housing. On-campus housing fees […]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but since 1999, the last Wednesday of the month has gained special importance. It is known as Denim Day in response to a decision to overturn a rape conviction by an Italian Supreme Court judge. The case was overturned because the victim was wearing jeans; the judge found this […]

Twice a quarter, on-campus residents can attend free movies on the Hill. In January, they danced the night away at the semiformal “Fire and Ice.” In February, residents got a chance to let loose and play games at Casino Night. Next month, they will be getting dressed up and making memories by attending the formal. […]

While most student groups on campus are dealing with budget cuts, the On Campus Housing Council does not need to worry about cutting corners. The council’s funding comes straight from the students, not the state, and they’re almost sure to finish the year with money left over. With a budget of nearly $54,500 at their […]