A transformer at the Oaks residence hall parking lot behind Barkley Building blew up in two explosions Thursday afternoon causing power outages and evacuations across the east side of campus.

With rays of blue and yellow light streaming in to set a soothing backdrop, poet Karen An- Hwei Lee performed a reading and short presentation to an intimate group in the University Chapel last Thursday.

Students, faculty and members of the International Student Organization gathered to discuss the culture, history and traditions of Mexico at the ISO’s lecture series, “Focus.”

Campus and community arts events for the week of April 19, 2013.

Campus and community arts events for the week of April 12, 2013.

Students, faculty, artists and dancers gathered at the event Empowerment through Art and Graffiti to paint their own graffiti and listen to speakers share their stories about the importance of art and expression last week in Sneaky Park.

The sounds of lively and traditional Irish tunes filled Morgan Auditorium as Michael Ryan and Friends presented “Spirit of Ireland” as they were joined by dancers from the Larson Academy of Irish Dance and performed to a packed room on Saturday.

After more than a year of planning and organizing, Bon Appétit employees on Thursday voted 16-9 in favor of establishing a union.

By now most students have seen, or at least heard of, the ULV Confessions page on Facebook. After being banned twice, it looks like the third installment of the confessionals will be alive for a bit longer due to stricter regulations set by the anonymous administrator.

Long Beach indie rock group Cold War Kids performed at The Observatory in Santa Ana last Thursday.