The UCLA Anderson Forecast predicted a stable but unspectacular California economy in its quarterly report on the nation and California’s budget last Wednesday. The forecast also discussed state finances under Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state of the housing market. Michael Bazdarich, senior economist of the Anderson forecast, said large budget deficits remain in the […]
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Beat ‘SC Week reveals its philanthropic side with donation rivalries
Beat ‘SC Week is more than just smashing red cars. It’s also a week during which UCLA shows it can compete with the University of Southern California in areas other than football. “If we don’t beat USC in football, we’ll beat them through our philanthropy,” said Cathy Nguyen, secretary of UCLA’s Mortar Board, a national […]
Parade, rally inspirit Village
The streets of Westwood Village bustled with energy and excitement as hundreds of people of all ages celebrated UCLA Homecoming on Friday night. The Homecoming parade and rally, themed “Oh, the Places We’ll Go!”, featured live music, free food and floats created by UCLA student groups and Westwood community organizations. “Homecoming is an event to […]
Conservatives come out
Bruin Republicans gave a series of speeches supporting the Republican platform to start off their self-created Conservative Culture Week in Meyerhoff Park on Monday afternoon. The political group plans to host various activities to promote the Republican ideology throughout the week. Events include performing the Pledge of Allegiance and marching down Bruin Walk. Monday’s theme […]
New Coffee Bean locations brew up mixed student reaction
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is creating a buzz on campus and Westwood, but some are concerned that the chain’s proliferation may put smaller coffee shops out of business. UCLA Dining Services, as part of its Food Service Master Plan, opened up a bid for various coffee enterprises to serve their brand on the UCLA […]
New dorms to provide Bruins with four years of housing
Hedrick Summit, Rieber Vista and Rieber Terrace are the three new residential halls being built as part of the plan to house more undergraduates, but four-year housing for all students is still a ways off. Construction on the new residential halls, which began in Spring 2003, is on schedule to be completed during the 2005-2006 […]
Tourney raises funds for charity
Sororities from five college campuses in Southern California joined together Sunday afternoon to help fraternity Zeta Beta Tau raise money for children across the state. Several hundred sorority members from UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, USC, UC San Diego and Cal State Long Beach participated in the fraternity’s volleyball tournament held at the Sunset Recreational Center. […]