Westwood Forward, an initiative to create a new neighborhood council in Westwood, held its second town hall Nov. 27. Some attendees voiced their concerns, while others lent their support and shared their visions for the future of Westwood.
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prime: An Uphill Battle
Benjamin van Aken studies at UCLA but spends much of his time off campus exploring the hiking trails and climbing spots of Los Angeles. He discusses how he started climbing, running and hiking, and how he began benefitting physically and personally from these activities.
prime: Hamasaku
Hamasaku, a Japanese restaurant tucked away in a shopping mall near Wilshire Boulevard, serves small plates and fresh rolls daily. According to executive chef Yoya Takahashi, the restaurant offers both an omakase and standard menu of sushi, rolls and bowls.
prime: LazRFit merges laser tag and cardio
LazRFit is a fitness program that combines laser tag and cardio exercise. Participants play a game of laser tag in an indoor arena built with wooden modules. Each player is equipped with a device that tracks the number of calories they burn and the number of points they have scored.
prime: “Hamilton” inspires expression through spoken word
Jabril Muhammad, a fourth-year sociology student, shares his spoken word reflection on race and African-American mortality in America. He was inspired by the musical theater production “Hamilton” and its use of rap music.
Dance Break: UCLA’s International Folk Dance Club, Global Dance Club
International Folk Dance Club and Global Dance Club at UCLA aim to embrace the culture of Greece through fun folk dances paired with upbeat music. During the Greek/Balkan Culture Night, dance co-director Cynthia Harper teaches a tutorial for the song “Kalamatiano / Syrto,” which involves repeated foot steps and group interactions.
Video: Women’s basketball faces two top-10 teams in pre-Thanksgiving matchups
No. 5 UCLA’s women basketball took on two top-10 teams at home before a road trip to Las Vegas last week. It will take on UC Riverside on Tuesday in Pauley Pavilion.