This post was updated Sept. 25 at 12:59 p.m. UCPD is searching for an individual suspected of arson and aggravated assault in UCLA’s Medical Plaza early Wednesday morning. Read more...
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Academics, Higher Education, News, UC
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September 23, 8:14 pm
UCLA ranks as nation’s No. 1 public university for 8th year running
UCLA was ranked as the No. 1 public university in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for an eighth consecutive year. U.S. News & World Report releases annual rankings of U.S. Read more...
Photo: The Bruin Bear statue, located in Bruin Plaza, is pictured. U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA the No. 1 public university in the United States for the eighth year in a row. (Daily Bruin file photo)
California, Higher Education, News, UC
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September 22, 4:33 pm
Newsom vetoes bill that would allow undocumented students to hold campus jobs
This post was updated Sept. 25 at 11:36 p.m. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Sunday that would have allowed undocumented students to hold campus jobs at California’s public universities. Read more...
Photo: Members of the “Opportunity for All” movement rally in support of allowing undocumented students to hold campus jobs at California’s public universities. California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Sunday that would have allowed undocumented students to work on-campus jobs at California’s public universities. (Daily Bruin file photo)
News, Westwood
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September 20, 9:30 pm
A look into businesses that have arrived and departed Westwood Village this summer
Summer brought significant change to Westwood, as several businesses were welcomed to the community, while others said their temporary and permanent farewells. While many undergraduate students were away, Westwood saw the openings of Danny Boy’s Pizza, a New York-style pizza restaurant, as well as Le Phant Milk Tea Co., a specialty milk tea shop. Read more...
Photo: Broxton Avenue in Westwood Village is pictured. As business have made their departure, new storefronts have opened up. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Academics, News, UC
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September 20, 8:55 pm
Q&A: Sonya Brooks aims to be ‘voice for the voiceless’ as student regent
Sonya Brooks, the 2025-2026 UC student regent, sat down with the Daily Bruin’s national news and higher education editor, Alexandra Crosnoe, to discuss Brooks’ background and goals for her tenure. Read more...
Photo: Sonya Brooks, the 2025-2026 UC student regent, poses for a photo. Brooks sat down for a Q&A with national news and higher education editor Alexandra Crosnoe to discuss her goals. (Courtesy of Infinite Media)
A Closer Look, Academics, News, Science & Health
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September 20, 8:54 pm
Student researchers look into science behind Palestine solidarity encampment
A group of student researchers took a look at the science behind students’ involvement with protests on campus last spring. Society and Genetics 150XP professor Nicholas Shapiro’s class examines the relationship between science and mass incarceration, in addition to understanding how future scientists can address social dilemmas. Read more...
Photo: Joanna George, Chloe Allen and Erika Nguyen (pictured right to left) pose with their brochures they made from their human biology and society project. (Courtesy of Shaun Thomas)
A Closer Look, International, Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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September 20, 8:53 pm
LA ramps up transit preparations ahead of hosting its 3rd Olympic Games
After the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics in August, the countdown began for the Los Angeles Games. In August, Mayor Karen Bass announced the LA 2028 Olympics will be a car-free event, meaning visitors and spectators are encouraged to use public transportation to get to the venues. Read more...
Photo: Mayor Karen Bass holds the Olympic flag as she steps off a plane after the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Los Angeles will host the next Summer Olympics in 2028, with several transportation projects already underway. (Courtesy of Mayor Karen Bass)