A UCLA Department of Sociology study found a widening gap in excess deaths between the United States and Europe, with the U.S. having the highest rates. Read more...
Photo: Haines Hall is pictured. A recent UCLA sociology study found the gap in excess deaths between the United States and some European countries to be increasing. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA’s current policy on taking care of stray cats on the Hill has left student caretakers and fans worried about their furry companions’ futures. The cats on the Hill, with student-given names such as Sproul Cat, Big Mama – also known as Tux – and Cali, have become well-known to residents. Read more...
Photo: Two of the stray cats on the Hill are pictured. Caretakers and students are concerned about the cats’ health following UCLA’s policy on feeding stray cats. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 9 at 11:55 p.m. CruX UCLA hosted the inaugural California Neurotechnology Conference on April 29, featuring professionals and student clubs across the UC system. Read more...
Photo: A panel of academia and industry professionals discuss the future of the field of neurotechnology. The panelists included representatives from companies such as Medtronic and PSYONIC. (Sitara Lewis/Daily Bruin)
The streets of Westwood were filled with joy Thursday as hundreds of Bruins and Westwood community members arrived on Broxton Avenue for May’s First Thursdays block party celebration. Read more...
Photo: UCLA students perform on the stage at May’s edition of First Thursdays. (Sitara Lewis/Daily Bruin)
Voter turnout was low Thursday as election officials, candidates and community members returned to in-person voting for the North Westwood Neighborhood Council for its biennial election. Read more...
Photo: The North Westwood Neighborhood Council held its biennial election Thursday at Ackerman Union, which is pictured. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated May 10 at 12:03 a.m. Even from a young age, Evan Kleiman has always loved baking. As the host of KCRW radio station’s “Good Food,” a program about food, cooking and culture, Kleiman attended the annual celebration of PieFest at Dickson Plaza on April 30. Read more...
Photo: Pies at the annual PieFest are pictured. The event attracted thousands of people to enjoy free slices of pie and learn the stories behind the creations. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated May 7 at 10:22 p.m. A representative from the official campaign group in support of the Universal Access Transit Pass Referendum attended the final USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates on Thursday to present the referendum. Read more...
Photo: A bus is pictured. A representative from the official campaign group in support of the Universal Access Transit Pass Referendum attended the final USAC 2023-2024 Candidate Debates Thursday to present the referendum. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
