This post was updated May 21 at 1:23 p.m. The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA to the Los Angeles City Council. Read more...
Los Angeles, News
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May 15, 10:32 am
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap — May 12
A Closer Look, News, Science & Health
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May 14, 6:32 pm
Lessons from the Frontlines: Health care workers reflect on teamwork, empathy during pandemic
This post was updated May 14 at 8:02 p.m. As vaccine eligibility increases, the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly coming to a close. Many healthcare workers who have been on the frontlines for more than a year are leaving the pandemic equipped with newfound lessons and knowledge. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Los Angeles, News, Science & Health
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May 14, 3:34 pm
LA County initiates Green Zones Program to help areas hit by pollution
This post was updated May 14 at 7:20 p.m. UCLA students are working with Los Angeles County on the LA Green Zones Program to improve the health of residents impacted by pollution. Read more...
Photo: The LA Green Zones initiative hopes to help those disproportionately impacted by pollution. (Ashley Shue-Lih Ko/Daily Bruin)
Higher Education, News, UC
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May 14, 3:02 pm
University of California announces it will not use SAT, ACT in admissions decisions
The University of California will continue using a standardized-test-blind approach to admissions through at least 2025, according to a settlement reached between the University and plaintiffs Friday. Read more...
Photo: The University of California will not use SAT or ACT test scores as a factor in admissions through at least 2025. (Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin staff)
California, National, News, Science & Health
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May 14, 12:10 pm
UCLA study isolates monthly overdose statistics, reveals pandemic-related surge
According to a recent UCLA study, drug overdose-related deaths have spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 9,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses in May 2020 – approximately 58% more than the number a year earlier, according to the study that was released April 15. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers found that deaths from drug overdoses spiked during the pandemic. (Michael Vigman/Daily Bruin)
News, Westwood
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May 14, 11:28 am
Regency Village Theatre to reopen with showing of ‘A Quiet Place Part II’
This post was updated May 16 at 9:41 p.m. The Regency Village Theatre will reopen in late May after closing more than one year ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
Photo: After more than a year of closure, the Regency Village Theatre will reopen May 27 with a screening of “A Quiet Place Part II.” COVID-19 safety measures will be enforced according to county health guidelines. (Daily Bruin file photo)
International, News
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May 13, 10:52 pm
At a Distance: Graduate student, professor express concerns about pandemic response in India
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries. In “At a Distance,” Daily Bruin writers will look at events around the world Bruins care about and give a student’s perspective on the topics. Read more...
Photo: (Maddie Rausa/Daily Bruin)