As flu season returns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are concerned that relaxed attitudes and safety precautions may lead to a more severe flu season compared to last year. Read more...
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October 14, 6:23 pm
Daily Bruin receives two Pacemaker Awards for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the Daily Bruin received both the 2020-2021 Newspaper Pacemaker Award and Online Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press on Thursday. The ACP announced the awards during the Fall National College Media Convention held virtually on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: For the third year in a row, the Daily Bruin received the Associated Collegiate Press Newspaper and Online Pacemaker Awards. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
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October 14, 2:27 pm
Students discuss, reflect on bell-curve grading with approaching midterms
With midterms rapidly approaching – and for many, the first in-person midterm in more than a year – students discussed their experiences with the bell curve. Read more...
Photo: Students reflected on bell curve grading, which scores students in comparison to their classmates. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
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October 14, 8:53 am
Medical students vocalize opposition to newly appointed interim dean
Medical students expressed their opposition to the recent appointment of Dr. Steven Dubinett as the interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine in an email to medical school administrators. Read more...
Photo: Medical students opposed the appointment of Dr. Steven Dubinett as interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine in a letter addressed to UCLA administrators, citing a lack of transparency and input from student trainees and faculty. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 13, 4:01 pm
LA City Council candidate Scott Epstein leads urban hike through Westwood
About 20 students and Westwood community members gathered Sunday for an urban hike through Westwood Village and UCLA. Scott Epstein’s campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 5 organized the urban hike and featured students and community leaders discussing topics such as homelessness and transportation. Read more...
Photo: Residents and students gathered for an urban hike organized by Los Angeles City Council candidate Scott Epstein through Westwood on Sunday. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 12, 8:31 pm
American Indian Student Association raises awareness, honors Indigenous Peoples Day
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 11:14 p.m. The American Indian Student Association set up a table on Bruin Walk on Monday to display and sell beaded jewelry made by different Indigenous artists, collect donations and raise awareness on issues affecting their community in light of Indigenous Peoples Day. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s American Indian Student Association collected donations and sold beaded jewelry made by Indigenous artists at a booth on Bruin Walk as part of an event to honor Indigenous Peoples Day. The organization also decorated the Bruin Bear with signs spreading awareness of Indigenous issues. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
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October 10, 3:11 pm
UCLA announces new efforts to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
On Sept. 24, UCLA announced new initiatives in its efforts to be federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by 2025. UCLA pledged to create new faculty lines and fellowships and devote more resources to Latinx-related research. Read more...
Photo: On Sept. 24, Chancellor Gene Block and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter announced new initiatives as part of UCLA’s efforts to become a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. (Daily Bruin file photo)