The fight on Bruin Walk is against no less than eternal damnation. This is how the many loosely connected contingents of preachers who make the journey to the UCLA campus say they feel when they come out to preach. For Isidro Mendoza, the fight began in 1997 when he lost a brother, who was in […]
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Patient safety scores low at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center’s patient safety scores severely lag behind those of comparable institutions, particularly because of preventable incidents such as post-surgery infections and dangerous objects left in patients, according to a hospital safety group. In 2012, The Leapfrog Group gave the center an F rating in patient safety, which came in stark contrast […]
Leaked emails reveal hidden sources of Bruins United campaign funds
Dozens of emails show that several members of the Bruins United slate have quietly solicited money from pro-Israel donors for at least the past two undergraduate student government elections, despite concerns about external influences having an unacknowledged voice in council decisions.
Rivalry game victories bring spike in merchandise sales to UCLA Store
The UCLA Store had a stake in this year’s rivalry football game against USC: The win brought in more profit. Prior to the rivalry game, special victory merchandise was designed for production in the event of a UCLA win. After this year’s win, Associated Students UCLA ordered 1,200 victory T-shirts. Patrick Healey, ASUCLA director of […]
Saludos de Salamanca: From foreign to familiar
I remember the way Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor looked the first day: warm and welcoming, but also foreign. After almost six weeks here, it couldn’t be more familiar to me. I walk through it every day, at least twice back and forth from school. The plaza looks different depending on the time of day – the […]
Saludos de Salamanca: Sightseeing and spontaneity in Barcelona
The plane landing was anything but smooth, yet passengers exploded into applause once we hit the ground in the Barcelona airport. Instantly, we knew we were somewhere special. I had heard so much about the city, it was hard to keep my excitement contained. I was prepared for the big things I would see and […]
Food and new customs break down language barriers
There are few things I love more than food. Cooking it, decorating with it, eating it – whatever it is, I’m down. And I’m not a picky eater by any means. But living with a Spanish host mother here in Salamanca definitely changed my eating habits, from meal times to food preferences. Here’s what a […]