The families of UCLA students from Greece could be witnessing the beginning of a new era for the country, as far-left, anti-austerity party Syriza won its first parliamentary election last week. Read more...
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February 3, 5:43 pm
Anti-austerity party’s election win may usher in new era in Greece
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February 3, 1:37 am
Mandatory K-14 funding under Prop. 98 affects state spending on UC
State funding for the University of California has been falling for decades, in part due to a law that requires the state to give more than a third of its general funds to K-12 schools and community colleges. Read more...
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February 3, 1:35 am
UCLA’s Black Campus Ministries helps build sense of community
Anna-Nicole Genislow grew up with a blend of cultures, living with her stepmother from Mexico and her dad who was white and Jewish, until she was 12 years old. But she said she never fully identified with her black heritage on her mother's side, even after she moved in with her cousin who was black. Read more...
Photo: Nasia Turner, a third-year English student, Precious Elam, a third-year undeclared student and Francesca Essilfie, a third-year human biology and society student, raise their hands in prayer during Black Church Mondays, a quarterly event held by Black Campus Ministries. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)
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February 3, 1:35 am
UCLA stem cell researchers receive national grants for $3.2M
A California stem cell institute recently awarded two UCLA researchers a combined $3.2 million grant to further their work in stem cell-based therapies. Dr. James Dunn and Dr. Read more...
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 3, 1:32 am
USAC to vote on extensive election code reforms
The undergraduate student government will vote on extensive election code reforms, including official slate recognition, campaign spending limits and mandatory financial disclosure, at its meeting Tuesday. Read more...
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February 2, 11:40 pm
Obama’s 2016 budget plan expands funding for Pell Grants, Metro line
President Barack Obama released a $4 trillion budget proposal on Monday for the 2016 fiscal year, which includes funding for the Los Angeles County Metro Purple Line and for several higher education items, including an increase in the federal Pell Grant program. Read more...
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February 2, 1:07 am
UCLA conference covers Australia-US ties, future of Asia-Pacific
Australian officials at a UCLA-hosted forum Friday said they think their country and the United States need to engage in more free-trade agreements and encourage economic stability as they face growing economic and diplomatic competition from China and India. Read more...