[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t 2:59 AM on Oct. 23, USAC voted 5-7-0 against “A Resolution In Support of Positive Steps Towards an Israeli-Palestinian Peace,” authored by USAC’s Internal Vice President Avi Oved. The other sponsors to the resolution were General Representative Sunny Singh and Academic Affairs Commissioner Darren Ramalho. The resolution was put on the table only two…
The Dean of Students’ Office hosted a Faculty Dinner on Oct. 17 discussing the Muslim experience on campus and exploring the facets and sources of Islamophobia. The Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Janina Montero, supported the event that had about two dozen attendees. The Muslim Student Association, the Alliance for Intergroup Dialogue and the Assistant…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ired of smelling like Taco Bell bean & cheese burritos? Does the drive thru line at In-N-Out make you feel like you’re on the 405? Don’t worry Zabihah-tarians, Al-Talib’s got you. Here’s a short list of zabihah halal restaurants in and near Westwood to fill your protein cravings. Don’t forget – everyone’s definition of what…
Muslim and Jewish students are working together to convince UCLA administration and UCLA Dining to respect a major religious tenet for these two groups, and provide halal and kosher food options on the hill.
To generate awareness of the immediate need for female education, UCLA is hosting a film screening of the 10×10 Production, “Girl Rising,” which depicts the stories of nine girls from nine different countries who overcome numerous obstacles to get an education.
USAC elections are underway. Let’s Act!
Without proper preparation, finals can wear students down physically and mentally. As a result, we have compiled a list of helpful articles to help readers tackle finals week without sacrificing their sanity.
Last week, the Students for Justice in Palestine held Palestine Awareness Week to promote justice, human rights, liberation, and self-determination for the Palestinian people.
A gallery of photographs from the MSA West 2013 conference in UC Santa Barbara
There are some things in life that are inevitable. Death. Taxes. The Illuminati. Skinny jeans. And marriage within MSAs.