Lined with crowds clamoring for their regular fix of Japanese food and merchandise, Sawtelle Boulevard is home to countless restaurants that specialize in quality Asian cuisine. The street, also known as Little Osaka, is known for its numerous ramen restaurants that deliver hot, steaming bowls of noodles and broth in every combination of flavors and […]
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Editorial: Sage Hill preservation would be small expense to UCLA
Throughout UCLA’s campus, building is the trend. The Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference and Guest Center will soon rise from the rubble of what was Ackerman turnaround and Parking Structure 6 and in soon, building crews are expected to break ground on a $50 million privately funded football facility just west of Spaulding Field. But […]
Submission: UCLA must make preservation of Sage Hill a priority
By Thomas W. Gillespie Sage Hill is a small patch of wildlife in the northwest corner of UCLA’s campus that still contains native flora and fauna. It is a unique ecosystem representing California’s natural and cultural heritage.In 2009, a majority of the native vegetation was cut without consulting anyone in the environmental community at UCLA.This […]
Editorial: Divided vote should not prevent USAC members from honoring resolution
In an 8-4-0 vote, this year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council saw its first divided vote on a resolution at its meeting Tuesday evening. But the lack of consensus shouldn’t hinder its progress on a campaign that tackles important issues. The resolution, titled Invest in Graduations, Not Incarceration; Transform Education, commonly referred to as IGNITE, called […]
UCLA’s college rankings determined by various factors
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. UCLA was once again ranked among the world’s top universities in a set of world university rankings last week, though education experts say the value and focus of college rankings may not be […]
Natalie Delgadillo: USAC is too swift with resolutions
During a heated meeting last week, the Undergraduate Students Association Council discussed and meticulously tweaked a resolution that makes demands of the new University of California president, Janet Napolitano. The meeting lasted four hours and ended with an impressive compromise that passed the resolution with unanimous consent. Tonight, the council has yet another potentially charged […]
Editorial: New football facility necessary to attract top recruits
In the world of college athletic recruitment, it’s a well-known refrain that you don’t pick the talent, the talent picks you. Quality of facilities plays a particularly important role in attracting top-notch players and coaches. If UCLA football wants to continue to be a first-rate pick for recruits, it’s time for a facilities upgrade. Even […]