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January: UC Regents

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Regents don't know how to take one for the UC. As their compensation continues to rise, so do student fees.

Aprendizaje en la vida real

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El Departamento de Español y Portugués de la UCLA ofrece opciones diferentes para practicar el idioma.

Aprendizaje en la vida real

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El Departamento de Español y Portugués de la UCLA ofrece opciones diferentes para practicar el idioma.

Father Boyle, “the Ghandi of the Gangs”

Father Gregory Boyle came to speak at UCLA about the founding of Homeboy Industries.

Writings on the Wall: Piecing together graffiti art and culture

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From park benches to art galleries, graffiti has moved into the mainstream, but along the way has cultivated risk, fame and controversy.

An Ignored Truth…

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Another wave of immigrants supplies our cheap labor like many groups of agricultural workers in our nation's past.

Free Money With a Little Effort

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There’s an easier out of flipping burgers, and it’s called scholarships. FREE money.

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The Path to Citizenship: If the DREAM Act passes, undocumented hopefuls must decide between enrollment or enlistment

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Can you imagine paying $20,000 or more for your tuition without…

Center supports urban youth through self-empowerment and education

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From the outside, Chuco’s Justice Center (CJC) appears much…