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Missing UCLA grad student found dead in Sierra Nevada

This post was updated on Nov. 23 at 4:58 p.m. A UCLA graduate student who was reported missing last week was found dead Saturday after an avalanche hit an Inyo County wilderness area, according to a statement from local police officials. Rescuers found Michael Meyers dead in the John Muir Wilderness area in the Sierra […]

UCSA proposes opt-out fee to increase funding, equalize representation

The University of California Student Association proposed at the council meeting Tuesday to allow students to opt out of a student fee used to cover the costs of the undergraduate student government’s UCSA membership. UCSA President Kevin Sabo proposed the Student Advocacy, Governance and Engagement, or SAGE, fee to equalize membership fees across UC campuses […]

Pasadena city manager appointed UCLA administrative vice chancellor

A Pasadena city manager will serve as the next administrative vice chancellor effective March, UCLA officials announced in a statement Friday. Michael Beck has operated Pasadena’s $685 million budget and manages city departments, such as the fire, police, public works and transportation departments, since the beginning of his term as city manager in October 2008. […]

Regents approve plan to increase UC resident enrollment by 10,000

This post was updated on Nov. 19 at 4:55 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO — The University of California Regents approved an operating budget plan Thursday that will aim to increase resident enrollment in the UC by 10,000 students over the next three years. According to the operating budget plan for 2016-2017, the University will increase resident […]

SJP, legal groups call for GSA to lift funding restrictions

This post was updated on Nov. 23 at 5:26 p.m. Three legal groups issued a letter to UCLA and student leaders Monday, calling for the graduate student government to lift recent funding restrictions on student events involving groups that take a stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The letter was issued in response to a series […]

Sandy, Jerry Brown reflect on 44 years of service to Westwood

After more than 50 years of marriage and 44 years as active members of the Westwood community, Sandy and Jerry Brown admit their jobs can be frustrating, but the chance to make a difference makes it worth the struggle. Sandy Brown, president of the Holmby-Westwood Property Owners Association for the past 25 years, and Jerry […]