Associated Students UCLA is a multimillion-dollar organization that provides student services and activities that the university does not fund. It oversees the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Graduate Students Association, Communications Board, campus services and enterprises. Board of Directors meetings are monthly and open to the public. Executive reports ASUCLA Executive Director Bob Williams said Graduate […]
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The Quad: Throwback Thursday: UCLA’s Olympic Village in 1984
In less than 11 months, the world will know whether Los Angeles or Paris will win the bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Both cities have pledged some sort of “risk-free” financial plan, meaning they will not spend a ludicrous amount of money on new stadiums or venues. However, while Paris plans to […]
Westwood Village Improvement Association holds annual public meeting
Westwood officials discussed plans to retain revenue from parking meters, improve infrastructure and make businesses more sustainable at a public meeting Tuesday. The Westwood Village Improvement Association held its annual meeting at the Geffen Playhouse on Tuesday, where its staff discussed last year’s progress and what the public can expect in 2017. The association operates […]
The Quad: The pros and cons of Measure M
Measure M offers something for nearly everybody: a Purple Line to Westwood, better bus and rail services and freeway improvements. In order to pass, the measure needs to attain a two-thirds “yes” vote Nov. 8. Measure M would increase Los Angeles County’s sales tax from nine to 9.5 percent. Culver City and Santa Monica would […]
Westwood, LA roads to close for Vice President Joe Biden’s visit
Vice President Joe Biden will visit West Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday, causing road closures in the Westwood area. Biden is attending a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser Thursday evening, according to White House officials. The Los Angeles Police Department issued the following street closures for Thursday: Wilshire Boulevard between South Sepulveda Boulevard and […]
Alumnae encourage walking with Santa Monica crosswalk art
Crossing the street is now a work of art in Santa Monica. Francie Stefan, the mobility manager for the city of Santa Monica, worked with Los Angeles-based urban design firm Here Design Studio, LLC to launch a pilot program in September to paint two crosswalks near the Third Street Promenade. Their goal is to encourage […]
ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Sept. 30
Associated Students UCLA is a multimillion-dollar organization that provides student services and activities that the university does not fund. It oversees the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Graduate Students Association, Communications Board, campus services and enterprises. Board of Directors meetings are monthly and open to the public. Executive reports Executive Director Bob Williams said Ackerman Union’s […]