Wednesday, August 19

In the news:

Psychologist to discuss impact of superhero stories at TEDxUCLA

Two years ago, Andrea Letamendi became Batgirl’s psychologist. Letamendi appeared in two issues of the comic series as a clinical psychologist who helped Batgirl cope with the trauma of being paralyzed by the Joker. Read more...

Photo: Andrea Letamendi, a clinical psychologist and assistant director of the clinical training program at a nonprofit mental health agency, will speak about her contribution to the Batgirl comic series at TEDxUCLA on Saturday. (Courtesy of Andrea Letamendi)




Science journal officially retracts UCLA graduate student’s paper

The journal Science officially retracted a research study co-authored by a UCLA graduate student Thursday after multiple irregularities were found in the study last week. The study, which was conducted by political science graduate student Michael LaCour and Columbia University Professor Donald Green, suggested that conversing with advocates for same-sex marriages results in an increase in voter support for the issue. Read more...



GSA recap — May 27

The Graduate Student Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets for forum every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Read more...


Student groups showcase diversity at 2015 World In-Sight

World In-Sight was a way for Clarissa Rodriguez to combine her passion for Russian culture and her drive to help people with disabilities in Russia. The International Student Association at UCLA hosted World In-Sight, a multicultural fair aimed to showcase cultures from different parts of the world. Read more...

Photo: About 25 student groups participated in the second annual World In-Sight fair hosted by the International Student Association Wednesday. (Kristen Payne/Daily Bruin)



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