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November 20, 8:39 pm

Bruins for Change: Student activist advocates for Native American community on campus

From Jackie Robinson to Cindy Montañez, many Bruins have historically been on the frontlines in taking initiative for social justice issues. Some Bruins are following in their footsteps, using their voices to make change. Read more...

Photo: Desirae Barragan, a second-year American Indian studies and human biology and society student, said she hopes to raise awareness of Native Americans and their contributions. Through social media and her extracurricular activities, Barragan has been advocating for the Native American community. (Courtesy of Desirae Barragan)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News

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November 19, 7:49 pm

Scott Epstein announces LA City Council run, becoming 5th District 5 candidate

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 3:25 p.m. The chair of a local neighborhood council recently announced plans to run for Los Angeles City Council for the 5th District in the 2022 election cycle. Read more...

Photo: Scott Epstein recently announced plans to run for Los Angeles City Council for the 5th District in the 2022 election cycle. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Yarwood)

A Closer Look, News

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November 15, 5:02 pm

Obituary: Lifelong advocate for cancer education and research dies at 91

Helene Brown managed to fit 200 years worth of work in cancer activism and education into 91, said Jeff Brown, her son. Helene, a UCLA alumna and former board member of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, died Oct. Read more...

Photo: Helene Brown, a UCLA alumna and a board member of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, died Oct. 7. Throughout her life, she advocated for cancer research and education. (Courtesy of UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center)

A Closer Look, News, Science & Health

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November 14, 12:16 pm

For many international students, time zone differences lead to unhealthy sleep habits

The COVID-19 pandemic and UCLA’s subsequent shift to remote learning has affected how some international students have approached their education. In light of International Education Week 2020, here are four stories that highlight some of the challenges international students have had to deal with during fall quarter. Read more...

Photo: (Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, International, News

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November 14, 12:16 pm

International students balance desire to return to US with uncertainties of pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and UCLA’s subsequent shift to remote learning has affected how some international students have approached their education. In light of International Education Week 2020, here are four stories that highlight some of the challenges international students have had to deal with during fall quarter. Read more...

Photo: “I feel like going back this December is probably going to be one of the biggest gambles in my life,” one student said. Tired of difficult school schedules and distance from friends, some international students living abroad will return to Westwood this winter. (Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)

A Closer Look, California, Crime, Los Angeles, National, News

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November 11, 6:23 pm

UCLA centers release digital map that collects, reports data on hate crimes

The UCLA American Indian Studies Center released an interactive map in late October that displays the time and place of recent hate crimes in the United States. Read more...

Photo: A map created by UCLA researchers shows the number of hate crimes as a result of race, gender and religion reported in each state. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin senior staff)

A Closer Look, International, National, News

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November 10, 7:57 pm

Students unable to vote in 2020 election share thoughts on outcome, president-elect

Areli Gonzalez danced with joy when she heard former Vice President Joe Biden became the president-elect of the United States. The fourth-year psychology student, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipient, said she celebrated with her parents and posted the news on social media. Read more...

Photo: Michaela Kim (pictured left), Areli Gonzalez (pictured second to left), Arsh Gupta (pictured second to right) and Oscar Basuyaux (pictured right) said they were relieved when they discovered former Vice President Joe Biden became the president-elect of the United States. Some said they have hope for a better life in the U.S. (From left to right: Kari Lau/Daily Bruin senior staff, courtesy of Emily MacInnis, Kari Lau/Daily Bruin senior staff, Kari Lau/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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