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February 7, 5:58 pm
UCLA professor draws modern-day comparisons to ancient Egyptian power in new book
This post was updated Feb. 7 at 10:14 p.m. UCLA professor Kara Cooney examines power in ancient Egypt and connects it to modern times in her recently released book “The Good Kings.” Released in November, the book is a study of five pharaohs of ancient Egypt: Khufu, Senwosret III, Akhenaten, Ramses II and Taharqa. Read more...
Photo: Professor of Egyptian art and architecture Kara Cooney has been writing her latest book, “The Good Kings,” over the past two years. With a study of five pharaohs of ancient Egypt, Cooney aims for the book to shed light on modern structures of power and their similarities to those of the past. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
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February 7, 3:15 pm
UCLA establishes task force to evaluate school’s emergency response procedures
This post was updated Feb. 9 at 11:05 p.m. UCLA announced the creation of a task force to review the university’s emergency response protocols Monday following threats made to campus last week. Read more...
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February 7, 1:49 am
Gov. Newsom introduces new community service-based scholarship for students
Students are concerned about the limited spots and effectiveness of a state program in which scholarships are awarded to students who complete a certain amount of community service hours. Read more...
Photo: Starting in spring quarter, students can apply for a new state program that would allow them to receive scholarships in return for community service. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
National, News, Science & Health
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February 7, 1:44 am
Health experts question 3-month deferral period for LGBTQ+ blood donors
Health experts and LGBTQ+ advocates are raising questions regarding the legitimacy of the deferral period for LGBTQ+ individuals who wish to donate blood. Men who have sex with men, or MSM, are currently required to abstain from sexual activity for three months before being eligible to donate blood, as mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. Read more...
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February 5, 3:19 pm
UCLA researchers explore factors behind online spread of conspiracy theories
Uncertainty and isolation caused a surge in social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic and made people more vulnerable to engaging with pandemic-related conspiracy theories, researchers from UCLA and other universities found. Read more...
Photo: An individual searches for COVID-19 on Twitter. A team of researchers from UCLA and other universities across the country found that social media enabled and reinforced the spread of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 4, 9:56 pm
Sit-in for improved accessibility to continue after meeting with chancellor
UCLA student leaders decided Friday to continue their sit-in at Murphy Hall after an inconclusive meeting with UCLA administrators regarding improved accessibility, education equity and retention. Read more...
Photo: Students will continue their sit-in at Murphy Hall to push UCLA administrators to increase accessibility, equity and retention. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)