Friday, August 21

In the news:

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)





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)


UC makes progress on Community Safety Plan implementation

This post was updated April 20 at 10:37 p.m. The University of California has implemented many of its Community Safety Plan goals, including the formation of advisory work groups, but is still awaiting the findings of multiple reports. Read more...

Photo: University of California Office of the President spokesperson Stett Holbrook said the UC has made progress in implementing its Community Safety Plan goals, including increasing community involvement in public safety decisions and reforming UC campus policing. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Bruins remember UCLA student Sera Aintablian for her generous, sunny spirit

Sera Aintablian was a person who naturally uplifted others, said her cousin Larisa Assadourian. Aintablian, a second-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student who was hoping to pursue a career in medicine, liked telling jokes and tried to ensure that everyone was well, Assadourian added. Read more...

Photo: Sera Aintablian (pictured) was a second-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student who hoped to become a doctor. (Courtesy of Larisa Assadourian)