This post was updated Nov. 3 at 11:28 p.m. This November, Los Angeles County voters will decide on whether to approve a parcel tax to raise funds for the county fire department. Read more...
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Campus, News, Science & Health
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October 31, 11:11 pm
DataRes offers opportunity to build data science skills, find supportive community
DataRes, UCLA’s largest student data science organization, facilitates professional project experience while nurturing a caring community. Upon joining DataRes, members are organized into five data-related branches, which run workshops, blogs, research, consulting and teaching at local schools, according to the DataRes website. Read more...
Photo: UCLA DataRes is the largest student data science organization at the university. They are focused on workshops, blogs, research, consulting and teaching at local schools about data science principles. (Courtesy of Christopher Milan)
Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News
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October 31, 11:09 pm
Measures US, LL propose funding, redistrict changes for LA Unified School District
Westwood residents will vote on two referenda impacting the Los Angeles Unified School Board in November’s election. One of the initiatives – Measure US – would authorize a $9 billion bond to fund technology, repair and construction projects, with the bond being repaid by a tax on homeowners. Read more...
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A Closer Look, Campus, National, News
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October 31, 11:04 pm
New communication Fiat Lux course examines voting amid ongoing election
As the 2024 presidential election nears, a small group of students gathers in Royce Hall to examine voter turnout. Communication 19: “Voter Participation and Engagement in 2024 Election” – a discussion-based Fiat Lux class offered for the first time this quarter – covers factors influencing voter registration, citizen engagement and polarization in the United States, said Georgia Kernell, the class’s instructor and a former member of the ASUCLA Communications Board, which publishes the Daily Bruin. Read more...
Photo: Election materials for the 2024 election are pictured. Communication 19: “Voter Participation and Engagement in the 2024 Election” – a discussion-based Fiat Lux class offered for the first time this fall – covers factors influencing voter registration, citizen engagement and polarization in the United States ahead of the election. (Sam Mulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California, Higher Education, News, Science & Health, UC
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October 31, 11:44 am
UC service, patient care workers under AFSCME Local 3299 vote to authorize strike
This post was updated Nov. 1 at 5:52 p.m. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 announced Thursday that members voted to authorize a strike. Read more...
Photo: Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 are pictured. The union announced Thursday it voted to authorize a strike. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
A Closer Look, California, Los Angeles, News
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October 30, 7:02 pm
Proposition 3 aims to guarantee right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 12:18 a.m. California voters will vote on guaranteeing the right to same-sex marriage in the state constitution this November. Read more...
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Campus, News, Student Government
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October 30, 6:07 pm
USAC recap – Oct. 22
The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its fourth October meeting Oct. 22. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings are open to all students and usually take place in person at the Bruin Viewpoint Room and on Zoom every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...