Community members finally have a chance to make a difference in Westwood Village. For the first time in a while, that’s not an exaggeration. Neighborhood councils are advisory bodies that give the Los Angeles City Council an ear into the local needs of the communities they represent. For years, the Westwood Neighborhood Council was the […]
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Submission: My abuser arose from a systemic culture of misogyny. We must work to challenge that.
Editor’s note: The following piece contains graphic depictions of physical, sexual and emotional abuse in an intimate partner relationship. The assailant described in the submitter’s accounts is referred to as “X.” The Bruin does not normally publish anonymous submissions. However, it is the editor’s opinion that the argument presented here and the risks posed to […]
Editorial: Westwood Forward must start promoting student involvement in local government
There’s an election this week to determine who will steer the course of Westwood for the next half-year. The race is almost entirely uncontested, but that’s not the troubling part. Chances are, you didn’t even know there’s an election Thursday. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council, the newly formed neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and the […]
Submission: New security camera policy could create more problems than it solves
UCLA Policy 133, Security Camera Systems, is a policy that aims to increase the number of security cameras on campus. The administration quietly and quickly put together this policy after a few vandalizations this past year. However, after a thorough read of the wording, it is clear the policy is too vague and could be […]
Editorial: Student concerns should be considered when implementing on-campus security policy
UCLA is set on entering the camera business. It might not have a clear idea of how to go about it, though. Last week, members of the student body heavily criticized the university’s plans to centralize its system of on-campus cameras and allow UCPD officers to access footage in case of emergencies. Students cast the […]
UC Board of Regents reaches settlement following sexual harrassment claim
The University of California Board of Regents settled a sexual harassment case against a prominent faculty member at UC San Francisco for $150,000. Eunice Neeley, a former postdoctoral researcher, filed a complaint against her supervisor Stanton Glantz in December claiming he made lurid remarks toward her, stared at her body and forced her to hug […]
LA City Council may adopt amendment simplifying zoning regulations
Land developers in Westwood may have an easier time applying for a land use permit if a new amendment is adopted by the Los Angeles City Council. The Processes and Procedures Ordinance, an amendment to the zoning section of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, proposes changes that standardize the approval process for individual development projects […]