As the blaring sirens and bright lights of ambulances bring the sick and injured to the UCLA Trauma Center, one certainty is that they will receive high-quality care from employees working in a center which has garnered many distinctions. While efficiency and attention is all too common at the UCLA Trauma Center, other trauma centers […]
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City gives OK to Casden project
For decades, the Westwood Village community has fought with various developers regarding a potential commercial project on Glendon Avenue. Now, as a result of a Los Angeles City Council vote, that project will come to fruition. During an Aug. 18 land use management and planning meeting, the city council voted 13-0 to allow developer Alan […]
UCPD fights underage drinking
As UCLA students frequently venture out to consume alcoholic beverages in neighboring bars and restaurants, their desires often clash with the law. Recently, UCPD and some Westwood residents have been taking steps to eliminate the underage drinking that is so prevalent on and around college campuses. “We’ve had a lot of problems with alcohol enforcement […]
Students reflect on how war in Iraq has changed value of education
With undergraduate commencement ceremonies on the horizon and a war being fought abroad, many UCLA seniors are reconsidering the value of their education. As summer nears, the idea of graduation sparks many students to think about their years spent studying and experiencing life at UCLA ““ and, on occasion, think about the significance of their […]