This post was updated April 27 at 11:56 p.m. What would motivate someone to live a fake life? A viral TikTok account inspired Yulenny Vidana to feign drama in her own life in fall quarter. Read more...
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Academics, Los Angeles, News
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April 25, 8:44 pm
Disability and LGBTQ+ advocates criticize scope of UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report
This post was updated April 28 at 12:22 a.m. Advocates and UCLA faculty addressed criticisms of a UCLA report for not analyzing disability and LGBTQ+ representation in the film and television industry. Read more...
Photo: The Hollywood sign overlooks the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. A UCLA report analyzing diversity among actors and staff in Hollywood has been criticized for not considering disabilities or LGBTQ+ identities. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Campus, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health, Transportation
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April 24, 10:21 pm
Study finds electric scooter injury rate rivals that of motorcycles
A recent UCLA study found that the injury rate for electric scooters in West Los Angeles was similar to that of motorcycles. According to the study, published April 6, there has been little research regarding e-scooter injuries despite an increase in e-scooter usage. Read more...
Photo: Various electric scooters sit on the curb on campus. A recent UCLA study found that injury rates for e-scooter trips may be similar to that of motorcycle trips, leading some students and experts to call for more vigilant helmet-wearing and regulations. (Daily Bruin file photo)
News, UC
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April 24, 10:15 pm
Earth Day protest calls for UC, UCLA to take tangible sustainability action
This post was updated April 27 at 12:38 p.m. In acknowledgement of Earth Day, students, faculty and activists called for the University of California to transition away from fossil fuels Friday. Read more...
Photo: (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin)
Higher Education, News, UC
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April 24, 10:07 pm
US Department of Education extends pause on student loan payments through August
Gwen Chodur would have never been able to afford higher education if it weren’t for student loans. But now, she said, the decisions she makes regarding her career will need to revolve around her ability to pay back her loans. Read more...
Crime, News, Westwood
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April 21, 3:21 pm
Crimewatch: April 1-15, 2022
UCPD recorded 314 unique entries in its April 1 to 15 daily crime log. Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Maanas Hemanth Oruganti, city and crime editor. Read more...
Crime, News, Westwood
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April 20, 10:40 pm
Westwood residents report finding antisemitic flyers on eve of Passover
West Los Angeles residents reported flyers with antisemitic language and imagery in neighborhoods near Westwood Village and UCLA on Friday. Residents reported several flyers to LAPD with antisemitic rhetoric, images and references to conspiracies about the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war and President Joe Biden’s administration. Read more...
Photo: Westwood residents walk near Broxton Avenue and Westwood Boulevard in Westwood Village. Antisemitic hate incidents took place near UCLA and the Village on Friday. (Daily Bruin file photo)