Unified We Serve concluded its second annual clothing and food drive Wednesday. The organization collected food, clothing and books for underprivileged families in the San Fernando Valley and displayed the items on the steps in front of the Oviatt Library. “We want to show the campus the power we have, as a campus, when we come together,” said Justin Weiss, activities coordinator for Unified We Serve. Before the event concluded, Unified We Serve had collected over 3,000 food items, more… Read more

The cultures of eating and art met at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Sunday, where visitors were treated to tasty exhibits about the different aspects of food. As odd as it was entertaining, “Let Them Eat LACMA” was eight hours of performances, contests, and displays from 50 different artists stationed all over the museum’s campus. It was a unique mix of involvement and information that explored the history, culture and pleasure of eating.  There was no shortage… Read more

CORRECTION: Members of the Sigma Chi fraternity were not involved in the food fight. The fraternity was identified in a statement by the Department of Police Services, which was later found to be incorrect.  Updated 10/21 Members of the Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Chi fraternities as well as the Delta Delta Delta sorority were identified as the students involved in a food fight in the Sierra Quad area Sept. 28 that cost Physical Plant Management (PPM) more than $4,000… Read more

In celebration of Earth Day, step out of the box and get the 411 on some issues that you might not be aware of.  But instead of reading boring documents about how we’re polluting our planet, invite some friends over for a night of green documentaries. They have become a growing niche in the film industry.  They’re interesting, informative and entertaining.  The plus side is that you’re supporting the movers-and-shakers of the environmental movement.  If you have any more suggestions… Read more

Food served out of the back of a truck isn’t new, but leave it to Los Angeles to make what would otherwise be called a “roach-coach” into something trendy. That said, there are a number of food trucks roaming the L.A. area that use Twitter to tell fan foodies where they are serving meals. If you’re new to L.A. or just haven’t had the chance to try the cat and mouse game, here are five must-follows and their fan-favorites: 1…. Read more

While at school we encounter many unexpected events, from changing weather conditions, to food stains, to people with clipboards and having to deal with long breaks in between classes. Here are a few tips on how to prepare for these particular situations. As we all know, the weather in the valley can go from 90 degrees one day, to a “freezing” 40 degrees the next day. Though daytime weather is a little warmer during this “cold weather” season, those of… Read more

Many of the campus eateries have encountered problems. The following violations are from the most recent reports compiled by county health officials and posted on the Environmental Health Department’s Web site and from copies of the reports we have gathered.