Evelyn Pineda-Dugay, who worked at UCLA ECE for 23 years, said on Friday that Rodriguez taught both of her children and is “one of the most joyous people” she knows.

Alma Lopez, who worked for the UCLA ECE Krieger Center for 17 years and spent two years working in the same classroom as Rodriguez, was called to the stand.

Child B, one of Rodriguez’s students at UCLA, was called to the stand. When the 4-year-old was asked how she felt about Rodriguez, she said, “Not good.” Child B added that “He did bad things to me” and “poked me in the butt.”
Rodriguez’s representative came to the stand next to ask Child B about her friends at UCLA.

UCLA hosted the annual Westwood Village Block Party with games, local food vendors and merchandise on Sept. 22.
The block party included activities such as a ferris wheel and a bounce house, while providing students with discounted food and merchandise from both UCLA and surrounding Westwood businesses.

Tokyo Police Club is reflecting on the past two decades of music with one final tour.
The band – consisting of Dave Monks, Graham Wright, Greg Alsop and Josh Hook – was formed in Ontario, Canada.

Newland Pictures is uplifting student voices in a brand new way.
Founded in 2023, the student-run production company provides opportunities and guidance to those wanting to break into the film industry.

This post was updated June 1 at 11:36 p.m.
Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that 13 acts and the comedy troupe Company were meant to participate in Spring Sing.

This post was updated June 5 at 9:10 p.m.
Lap Dog Music Group is helping students find their footing in the music industry.
Founded in 2023, Lap Dog Music Group works with artists and repertoire, music curation and artist management.

This post was updated May 12 at 8:13 p.m.
The Poke Co. & Wings is proving that opposites do attract.
Located in the same vicinity as Trader Joe’s and Ministry of Coffee, the restaurant opened April 5.

This post was updated April 18 at 7:39 p.m.
Theater’s biggest names will be springing into action this season.
As the sun shines brighter, vibrant productions will be flowering across Los Angeles stages.