(Elizabeth Elaine/Daily Bruin)
Commencement at UCLA brings many people together on campus to celebrate the graduating class – but it doesn’t come without a cost.
While students and their families budget the cost of hospitality, travel and traditions ahead of graduation, businesses in Westwood may find opportunities during this time to boost profits.
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 10:41 p.m.
One-third of UC undergraduates are eligible to receive financial assistance for their groceries.
CalFresh, a federally mandated, state-issued food assistance program, can award up to $292 per month for approved individuals facing food insecurity.
Downtown Los Angeles experienced one of its historically wettest months February, hitting a record 12.56 inches of rain three weeks into the month, according to the LA Daily News.
This post was updated Sept. 27 at 10:30 p.m.
The neighborhood of Westwood typically grants Bruins clear skies and warm weather, with warm months having an average daily high temperature of above 78 F in the next-door city of Beverly Hills and above 81 F in Los Angeles overall.
This post was updated August 7 at 10:18 p.m.
While some students may take the summer to travel as far as they can from school, other Bruins are using the relaxing season to take on a variety of responsibilities.
This post was updated July 24 at 8:24 p.m.
Following the end of spring quarter, summer internships, classes and jobs kick into gear. While some students returned home for the break, others are sticking around to build their résumés and experience Los Angeles in the summertime.
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