The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings usually take place every week on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Read more...
Campus, News, Student Government
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July 8, 12:25 pm
USAC recap – July 6
Campus, News
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July 6, 9:12 am
Dream Summer program provides internships to undocumented students
Katherine Herrera always wanted to work in public health. However, being undocumented meant that she did not have access to the networks she needed to achieve that goal. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Katherine Herrera, among other students, got accepted into Dream Summer, which helps undocumented students gain internships. (Courtesy of Katherine Herrera)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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July 6, 9:10 am
Professor faced hardships in war-torn Iran, now heads UCLA department
Dr. Siavash Kurdistani maintained and developed a curiosity for science and discovery throughout his youth, despite the hardships he faced as a member of an oppressed minority during wartime. Read more...
Photo: Dr. Siavash Kurdistani, a biological chemistry professor at UCLA since 2004, was named chair of the department Wednesday. As chair, he wants to maintain the rigor of the department and make new discoveries. (Courtesy of Siavash Kurdistani)
Campus, News
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July 6, 1:46 am
ASUCLA to begin construction of Ackerman’s first all-gender restroom
Associated Students UCLA will begin Tuesday the construction of the first all-gender restroom in Ackerman Union, in response to requests from members of UCLA’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Read more...
Photo: Workers will begin the construction of an all-gender restroom in the A-Level of Ackerman Union Tuesday. There are currently 59 all-gender restrooms on campus, including one on the fourth floor of Kerckhoff Hall. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Campus, News
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July 6, 1:46 am
Students aim to track economic benefits of immigration reform
Francisco López-Flores was talking to numerous investors in May to pitch a project to track the economic benefits of immigration reform. However, one potential investor told López-Flores not to waste his time with mere hobbies. Read more...
Campus, Crime, Football, News, Sports
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July 2, 8:10 pm
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will not face felony charges following UCLA arrest
This post was updated on July 7 at 11:50 a.m. Sean “Diddy” Combs will not face felony assault and battery charges following his arrest for allegedly attacking a UCLA assistant football coach and an intern on June 22. Read more...
Photo: University police arrested rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs after an altercation at UCLA’s Acosta Athletic Training Complex on June 22. (Creative Commons photo by Alexander Vaughn via Flickr)
Campus, News, UC
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July 1, 3:15 pm
Food Security Work Group to increase healthy meal options for students
The UCLA Food Security Work Group approved a plan last Wednesday that will allocate $75,000 in an effort to increase the accessibility of healthy food options for students struggling to afford a meal. Read more...