WESTWOOD—Students at UCLA began pitching tents on-campus as part of the Occupy movement. The demonstrators are expressing their frustrations with rising tuition fees.

WESTWOOD—UCLA researchers have found a way to slow aging in fruit flies. Activation of mitochondria via the gene PGC-1 has been found to increase their lives by 50 percent.

WESTWOOD—Another link has been found between depression, dementia. A new chemical marker detected plaque and tangle deposits, which can be telltale signs of brain disorders.

WESTWOOD—A study found progress has been made in California’s fight against childhood obesity. It was also found that more work is needed to expand awareness of the problem statewide.

WESTWOOD—The UCLA Hannah Carter Japanese Garden and adjoining property will be put up for sale in January 2012. The mone will go to educational endowments and professorships.

WESTWOOD—A fatal crash occurred near UCLA in the early morning hours of Veteran’s Day. The cause of the crash currently remains unknown.

WESTWOOD—Scientists at UCLA have found neurons that dictate whether light affects us. The neurotransmitter hypocretin is known to play a major role in narcolepsy development.

WESTWOOD—Rock legends Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who recently announced the opening of a cancer program at UCLA geared toward young people.