Banking study encourages use of common cents Local banks may be charging students a pretty penny for standard banking transactions, claims CALPIRG By Jeff Shore It’s Friday. With paycheck in hand, you trudge into Westwood, ready for a night of debauchery. But wait  the most important part of your week’s work still lies ahead: […]
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Brown presents herself as student advocate at Santa Monica College students
Brown presents herself as student advocate at Santa Monica College students By James Thomas Snyder Daily Bruin Senior Staff Gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Brown spoke at Santa Monica College Thursday, painting herself as an advocate for students in the statehouse and an agent of change for California. Rallying a decidedly partisan crowd in the outdoor college […]
UCLA faculty, students express opinions regarding Peres’ visit
UCLA faculty, students express opinions regarding Peres’ visit By Phillip Carter The biblical legend of David and Goliath tells the tale of a young man who defeats his older, stronger enemy by using Goliath’s strength and size against him. For four decades, the tiny Jewish state of Israel has been portrayed in the same way […]
Brown pays visit to Santa Monica College
Brown pays visit to Santa Monica College Gubernatorial candidate seeks collegiate support by addressing university fee hikes With less than a month to go before the midterm election, gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Brown will visit Santa Monica College for a political rally Thursday. A press conference will follow Brown’s speech. Campaign officials said Brown’s hour-long speech […]
Students lambaste idea of new campus
Students lambaste idea of new campus Plans for 10th campus garner little approval from Bruins By Alisa Ulferts Daily Bruin Senior Staff Money allotted for a 10th University of California campus would be better spent improving and expanding the already existing nine campuses, said cash-strapped students on their lunch breaks Wednesday. Scrounging in his pockets […]
Converted sorority houses accomodate dorm overflow
Converted sorority houses accomodate dorm overflow Older students revel in feeling of community By Allison Lefkowitz Daily Bruin Staff Four large homes on Hilgard Avenue that once housed sororities are now being used by the university and the Office of Residential Life to accommodate transfer students who initially signed up to live in the university’s […]
Israeli foreign minister visits UCLA
Israeli foreign minister visits UCLA Shimon Peres to speak about Middle East, receive medal By Gil Hopenstand Daily Bruin Senior Staff Marking an important stop during his 12-day tour of the United States, Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres will address an estimated crowd of over 1,000 UCLA administrators, faculty, guests and students today. As Israel’s […]