Jaime Rivas, platelet coordinator for the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center, died Oct. 16 in Costa Rica after a short illness. He was 59.
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Young Bruin publishes novel
Step aside, Christopher Paolini ““ there’s a new young author in town. Second-year undeclared student Dan Elconin has recently published his creation, “Never After,” a young-adult fantasy novel that provides a dark twist to the traditional story of Peter Pan. Defying the odds with its recent publishing success, his book is a sign that young authors looking to make a name for themselves can now realize that publication is, in fact, possible.
UCLA community reacts to Iran’s nuclear program
Amid global concern about a potential nuclear threat, the Iranian government maintains that its burgeoning nuclear program is a peaceful civil endeavor.
Act plans to increase aid
After hearing about the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, Dinali Wijewarnasuriya now has a greater incentive to apply to UCLA for fall 2010 admission.
Storm drain blockage causes flood in UCLA Store
It was sort of like a waterfall.
Networking site launched at UCLA
Spencer Lee used to drive from Claremont to UCLA every weekend to go to parties.
Karzai renamed Afghan president
Afghan president Hamid Karzai was given another five-year term after the country’s election committee canceled the runoff scheduled for Nov. 7, ending an election process marked by irregularities and fraud.