A UCLA senior is making headlines in Los Angeles. Rodrick Pleasant is a student at the university who is driven to lead and help others. His motivation stems from the help he received from others, and now he wants to pay it forward. For more information about Rodrick Pleasant and his story, readers can refer to the Los Angeles Times, which has published an article about his endeavors.
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