It’s been a difficult time for Muslims across the country. Trump’s comments in the 2016 presidential campaign have released a flood of anti-Muslim sentiment in communities throughout the United States. Read more...
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November 21, 12:40 am
Westwood community shows mixed views on effects of marijuana legalization
Westwood community members had mixed reactions to the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in California and its potential implications. 56 percent of California voters supported Proposition 64, which made it legal to use and grow marijuana for recreational purposes on Nov. Read more...
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News, Student Government
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November 21, 12:39 am
USAC creates committee to discuss potential council restructuring
The results of the presidential election have opened up discussions for an undergraduate student government reform. The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved a weekly ad hoc committee to discuss restructuring USAC on Tuesday. Read more...
A Closer Look, News, Science & Health
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November 21, 12:38 am
Trump’s policies raise concerns for environmental organizations at UCLA
Several students and professors expressed their apprehension for the climate’s future under president-elect Donald Trump’s policies on environmental issues. Trump promised voters during his campaign that he will dismantle the United States Environmental Protection Agency and withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Read more...
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A Closer Look, Campus, News, Science & Health
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November 21, 12:37 am
UCLA professor dies, remembered for contributions to anatomy teaching
Carmine Clemente was one of the first UCLA professors in the ’70s to be more than a lecturer. He would prioritize interacting and engaging with students at a time when most professors simply stood in front of their classes to teach. Read more...
Photo: Carmine Clemente, a distinguished professor emeritus of neurobiology, died on Nov. 11 at the age of 88. He taught anatomy at UCLA for the past 52 years. (Courtesy of Jonathan Hiatt)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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November 18, 4:59 pm
Professor talks studying abroad at UCLA Global Conversation event
This post was updated Dec. 1 at 12:57 p.m. UCLA celebrated the end of International Education Week with a speech by Jared Diamond, geography professor and Pulitzer Prize winner. Read more...
Photo: Jared Diamond, geography professor and Pulitzer Prize winner, discussed at a UCLA Global Conversation event Thursday the importance of learning about the world as it becomes more interconnected. (Courtesy of Todd Cheney)
Campus, News
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November 17, 11:22 pm
Bruin Republicans members encourage students to accept election results
Members of Bruin Republicans said they have high hopes for President-elect Donald Trump’s transition into the White House. Students protested at several rallies throughout the week following Trump’s victory, but Bruin Republican members said they think students should accept the results of the election and move on. Read more...
Photo: Bruin Republicans did not initially take a stance on President-elect Donald Trump before the election, but now some members say they think the country should unite around its new leader. (Daily Bruin file photo)