Tuesday, May 12

QGrad conference discusses LGBT conversion treatments, acceptance

Gary Hayashi frequently offers counsel to individuals who have lost their identities trying to mirror others’ expectations and struggle to come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Read more...

Photo: Several graduate students participated in the annual Qgrad conference, discussing research related to issues the LGBT community faces. (Alejandra Reyes/Daily Bruni senior staff)


Paris attacks provide opportunity to focus on global community

PARIS — Paris is my home. The City of Lights filled with beauty, art, history and outstanding people has kept me in a state of perpetual wonder since I arrived for my study abroad program in August. Read more...

Photo: Julia Raven was in her Paris apartment the night of the attacks on Friday. In the article, she reflects on her experience of the event. (Courtesy of Julia Raven)


Sandy, Jerry Brown reflect on 44 years of service to Westwood

After more than 50 years of marriage and 44 years as active members of the Westwood community, Sandy and Jerry Brown admit their jobs can be frustrating, but the chance to make a difference makes it worth the struggle. Read more...

Photo: Sandy and Jerry Brown, who have been married for 52 years, have been influencing Westwood’s history since they moved here in 1963. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)


UCLA center hosts event on social impact of digital technology

University of California professors held a workshop Saturday for high school students to develop ways to ease communication across cultural barriers like linguistic and socioeconomic ones. Read more...

Photo: In its first event, the UC Digital Cultures Lab hosted three workshops for high school students using digital tools to relate to social issues they face. (Diana Chen/Daily Bruin)


Westwood officials postpone plans for plaza on Broxton Avenue

Westwood officials postponed plans to create a community plaza on Broxton Avenue and created a committee to address the proposal's logistical and funding problems. Read more...

Photo: The Westwood Village Improvement Association will not apply to create a community plaza on Broxton Avenue this year so it can take more time to improve the plaza’s design and negotiate costs. (Westwood Village Improvement Association)