University of California students were targeted in an allegedly fraudulent scheme that stole almost $12 million from the UC Student Health Insurance Plan. UC officials announced Thursday that multiple defendants falsified medical prescriptions under students’ names. These defendants created California Clinical Trials LLC, a company under which the scheme was operated. The UC filed a […]
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UCLA community shares motivations for attending March for Science
Faculty, researchers and students from around Southern California will take to the streets of Los Angeles on Saturday to advocate for science and create better understanding between scientists and the general public. Thousands of people, including many from UCLA, said they want to educate people about decreases in science funding and encourage greater involvement in […]
Cents of Style: Wasteland’s steep prices overshadow eclectic offerings
Wedged in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, UCLA students have no shortage of places to shop for clothes. However, high price tags can limit shopping options for money-conscious students on a college budget. Each week, columnist Linda Xu explores different secondhand shops in Los Angeles and discusses her thrifty outfits. Wasteland defies its desolate […]
Submission: UCLA must better educate students on active shooter protocol
As we approach the first anniversary of UCLA professor William Klug’s death, the UCLA community has an opportunity to reflect upon an experience which has become all too common in this nation. We might expect our administration to have dedicated itself to equipping students with the necessary knowledge to handle an active shooter situation after […]
Candidate sanctioned for satirical comments on Facebook photo
This post was updated April 17 at 11:37 p.m. The undergraduate student government election board sanctioned a candidate Monday for comments made on his Facebook profile picture. The election board ruled that external vice president candidate Jack Price, who is running independently in this year’s Undergraduate Students Association Council election, engaged in social media campaigning […]
Album review: ‘DAMN.’
It was a truly Good Friday for fans of hip hop with the release of Kendrick Lamar’s long-awaited album. “DAMN.,” Lamar’s fourth studio album, is the answer to the question of how the Compton rapper could possibly follow up one of the most innovative rap albums of all time, “To Pimp a Butterfly.” Lamar has […]
Movie review: ‘Gifted’
Advice for seeing “Gifted” – bring a box of tissues. The film packs a surprisingly honest emotional punch, thanks to the earnest yet nuanced performances of the film’s cast and a refreshing plot that keeps the familiar family drama from feeling stale. Frank (Chris Evans) is a freelance boat repairman in rural Florida, attempting to […]