Strathmore Drive under construction to increase clearance height

This post was updated on June 24 at 6:25 p.m. Campus officials have closed Strathmore Drive between Westwood Plaza and Charles E. Young Drive East until the end of August as workers increase the height of the bridge above the street. Students will still be able to walk under the bridge during the construction, but […]

Communication studies lecturer Marde Gregory retires after 41 years

Marde Gregory opened a desk drawer in her office to reveal a heap of colorful socks, and tried to offer a pair to one of her students. “I get cold when I see students wearing no socks,” Gregory said. Gregory said she wants students to consider her feelings about getting cold easily and encourages them […]

UCLA researchers shine light on artificial solar-cell technology

UCLA chemists published a study Friday about a solar-cell technology they developed using plastic materials. The new system improves how solar cells capture and retain energy from the sun. After absorbing light energy during photosynthesis, plant cells separate positively charged molecules from negatively charged electrons. Like plants, the UCLA solar-cell technology also separates charges for […]

Suspension lifted for UCLA offensive line coach Adrian Klemm

UCLA football offensive line coach Adrian Klemm was reinstated to the team Friday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Klemm was suspended from the team on March 16 because of alleged NCAA rules violations and missed the entirety of the team’s spring practice. While Klemm is allowed to the return to the team, the review […]

ASUCLA approves 2015-2016 financial budget, five-year forecast

The Associated Students UCLA Board of Directors approved its 2015-2016 financial year budget and a five–year forecast, which includes an allocation of $3 million to renovate the first floor and A–level of Ackerman Union. ASUCLA is a multimillion dollar organization responsible for managing the student union and the undergraduate and graduate student governments. The board […]