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UCLA graduate student and Libertarian Steve Collett runs for Congress

Not many students can juggle five classes, a business and a congressional campaign. MAY 24

Federal appeals court rules California’s same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional

A California state ban on same-sex marriage was ruled unconstitutional by a federal appeals court Tuesday, a move cheered by members of the UCLA lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community, though same-sex marriages will not resume immediately. FEB 8

Occupy UCLA stages campout in Wilson Plaza

The Occupy movement found its first sustained footing at UCLA Thursday in the form of brightly colored tents pitched in the corner of Wilson Plaza and a crowd of protesters that stayed into the night. NOV 18

Panel reviews UCLA’s responses to budget shortfall and efforts to maintain academic programs

UCLA’s response to budget shortfalls had been well-met by campus administrators and faculty but financial support from non-state groups will be key to maintaining the quality of undergraduate programs, a panel concluded Tuesday night. NOV 16

UC President Mark Yudof reaches out to high schools

University of California President Mark Yudof spoke to an audience of East Los Angeles high school students Monday to reaffirm the UC’s commitment to financial accessibility for students. OCT 18

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Occupy UCLA campout in Bruin Plaza short-lived

Occupy UCLA pitched its first tent in Bruin Plaza Tuesday, but its campout was short-lived. Originally scheduled to begin Monday, the first tent was pitched by the group late Tuesday morning, but university police and the fire marshal told the group their tent needed to be taken down before they left Tuesday afternoon because they did not have the necessary permits. NOV 1

Obama proposal would alleviate student loan burden with lower payments

President Barack Obama outlined initiatives to decrease monthly loan payments of soon-to-be college graduates in a proposal Tuesday afternoon. The bill would expand an existing loan repayment program that capped student loan repayments at 15 percent of the student’s discretionary income – income left after taxes and basic necessities are paid for. The plan would also reduce monthly payments to 10 percent of students’ discretionary income, according to a statement released Tuesday from the White House. In addition, Obama’s plan aims to consolidate federal student loan program repayment. Students supported by multiple federal programs would be able to make single monthly payments instead of multiple payments to different programs, which would significantly reduce interest payments, according to the statement. “The need for enough income to make large monthly payments may discourage some graduates from starting a new job-creating business or entering teaching or another lower-paying public service career,” the statement said. OCT 26

UPDATED: Tentative agreements reached between UC and union for lecturers, librarians

The University of California today reached tentative agreements with the American Federation of Teachers union for merit-based salary increases for the system’s librarians and lecturers, according to a release from the UC Office of the President. The separate agreements will affect more than 350 librarians and 3,000 lecturers employed by the UC. They stipulate that both UC lecturers and librarians will be eligible for merit-based salary increases based on personal performance in 2011-2012. In addition, UC lecturers will pay the same rate for health care benefits as tenured faculty and employees not represented by the American Federation of Teachers union. OCT 4

UCPD searching for assault, battery suspects

University police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a UCLA student at 7 p.m. Saturday near the corner of Strathmore and Levering avenues. A man followed a student about 50 feet down Strathmore Avenue before grabbing her by the waist, forcing her into his vehicle and sexually assaulting her, said UCPD spokeswoman Nancy Greenstein. The police report describes the suspect as a white man between 30 and 35 years old, with short brown hair and a heavy build. SEP 27

Three students robbed Saturday morning on Ophir Drive

Three UCLA students were robbed Saturday morning on Ophir Drive near Kelton Avenue, according to university police. SEP 18

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