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May 22, 2012 2:50 a.m.Los Angeles City Council to vote on single-use, plastic- and paper-bag ban in markets
Shoppers may no longer have the option of either paper or plastic, if on Wednesday the Los Angeles City Council votes in favor of an ordinance banning both types of bags.
By Jenna Belhumeur and Rachel Garcia
News
May 16, 2012 2:01 a.m.Fewer California high school graduates are enrolling in UC, CSU, survey says
California high school graduates are less likely to enroll in the state’s four-year universities, an effect of increased applicant pools and decreased funding to the colleges in recent years, according to survey data released last week.
By Rachel Garcia
Campus
April 26, 2012 1:19 a.m.L.A. mayor to speak on campus tonight
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will visit UCLA tonight to speak about the evolving role of major cities for an annual lecture put on by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and the political science department.
By Rachel Garcia
Podcasts
March 12, 2012 12:52 a.m.UCLA Quidditch "Chaser" on positions, why she plays
Mar. 11, 2012 – Beaters and Chasers rode their broomsticks up and down the Intramural Field for the Quidditch Western Cup III, which was held on campus this past weekend. Katelynn Kazane is a second year Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics student and chaser for UCLA’s team. She explains some of these positions and how the sport cast an imperious curse on her, if you will.
Check out Mojo, which was regularly updated over the weekend with Quidditch news.
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By Rachel Garcia
Podcasts
Jan. 18, 2012 8:12 a.m.College leaders have "Air Talk" on the future of higher education
Jan. 18, 2012 – Four college leaders, including UCLA Chancellor Gene Block, gathered at a public forum on Jan. 11 to discuss the challenges that their institutions are currently facing. At the heart of several issues that were addressed was the impact of repeated budget cuts and tuition hikes on the future of higher education. Larry Mantle, who hosts KPCC’s news talk show, “AirTalk,” moderated the event. USC president Max Nikias, California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott, and the president of Pitzer College, Laura Skandera Trombley, also participated. The forum was recorded and played on AirTalk the next day.
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By Rachel Garcia
Podcasts
Sept. 17, 2011 5:21 p.m.UCLA professor lands a cameo on Entourage for his work in creating a worldwide savings campaign
September 18, 2011 – Professor of Finance at the Anderson School of Management, Bhagwan Chowdhry, landed a cameo appearance on the HBO hit series, Entourage. He plays himself in the episode, “The Big Bang.” Chowdhry discusses how he got the part and his experience acting. [6:46]
By Rachel Garcia
Podcasts
June 19, 2011 11:22 p.m.Student Call Center dials for donations to UCLA Fund
June 20, 2011 – The UCLA Fund raises money through donations from alumni, parents, students and friends of UCLA. Beside online and snail mail donations, a large chunk of money is raised through direct phone calls made by the UCLA Student Call Center. The Call Center also raises money for the university’s different professional schools. It is closing out its year next week. It surpassed its fundraising goal and is looking to finish with close to $2.4 million. [2:22]
By Rachel Garcia
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