The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its third meeting of April on Tuesday. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...
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Campus, News, Science & Health
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April 23, 6:15 pm
UCLA Blood & Platelet Center celebrates 15th anniversary with blood drive
This post was updated April 23 at 9:58 p.m. The UCLA Blood & Platelet Center celebrated its 15th anniversary with a fitting tribute – a daylong blood drive. Read more...
Photo: A person stands in a green shirt and blue plants in front of the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center in Ackerman Union. The center hosted a drive April 16 in honor of its 15th anniversary. (Eva Danesh/Daily Bruin)
Academics, National, News, Science & Health
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April 23, 1:09 pm
Research reveals delaying in-person medical residency visits can reduce inequities
A team of researchers from around the country found that limiting in-person visits for medical students pursuing vascular surgery only until after they had ranked their residencies could reduce the effects of economic inequities. Read more...
Photo: A user logs into a Zoom meeting on their computer. A recent study led by vascular surgery faculty across the country found that restricting in-person visits for medical students going into residency can address some economic inequities. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)
National, News, Science & Health
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April 22, 10:56 pm
“Forever chemicals” reported in study spark concern for the incarcerated
This post was updated April 23 at 10:03 p.m. A paper co-written by a UCLA professor revealed high potential exposure rates of dangerous chemicals in United States prison water. Read more...
Campus, News, Transportation
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April 22, 8:35 pm
Mobilizing for Mobility educates attendees on transportation policy, advocacy
This post was updated April 25 at 3:52 p.m. Public transit supporters discussed advocacy strategies at last Thursday’s Mobilizing for Mobility event. Co-hosted by the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies, Move LA and the Undergraduate Students Association Council Facilities Commission’s Transportation Equity and Access Committee, the event focused on universal basic mobility initiatives, transit advocacy and transportation solutions. Read more...
Photo: A presenter at the Mobilizing for Mobility event is pictured. Last Thursday’s event was co-hosted by Move LA and the Undergraduate Students Association Council Facilities Commission’s Transportation Equity and Access Committee. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
California, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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April 22, 11:31 am
A newly proposed bill hopes to keep CalFresh rebate pilot program alive
This post was updated April 23 at 9:52 p.m. A pilot incentive for CalFresh users to buy fresh produce expired this month, but a newly proposed bill may keep household crispers stocked for another year. Read more...
Photo: Produce in the UCLA Store is pictured. If passed, a new bill proposed by Assemblymember Alex Lee would continue a pilot program that provides a rebate to low-income families when they purchase produce using CalFresh at participating stores. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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April 21, 11:52 pm
Spring introduces season of transition for club leadership positions
Spring is a time of turnover for many Bruins, as seniors prepare to graduate and eager-eyed freshmen stream in for admit days. Likewise, the more than 1,400 clubs on UCLA’s campus prepare for their own turnovers in leadership – whether that is in the form of hours of elections, multiple rounds of interviews or extensive applications. Read more...
Photo: By Ko Carlos/Daily Bruin staff