This post was updated Feb. 16 at 6:06 p.m. A group of UCLA researchers became the first team to use ultrasonic technologies to improve the consciousness of patients in disordered conscious states. Read more...
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Campus, News, Student Government
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February 15, 3:50 pm
USAC launches new pandemic relief fund to help students in need
This post was updated May 15 at 2:04 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council is launching a COVID-19 relief fund that will distribute more than $120,000 to undergraduate students financially impacted by the pandemic. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council will distribute more than $120,000 in direct checks to support students who are struggling financially during the pandemic.
News, Westwood
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February 14, 10:27 am
Kreation Organic Juicery brings expanded healthy eating options to Westwood
A Los Angeles-based healthy food chain opened a new location in Westwood Village on Friday. Kreation Organic Juicery, which specializes in healthy smoothies, acai bowls and juices, is located on Westwood Boulevard, occupying a space previously occupied by the sandwich chain Jimmy John’s. Read more...
Photo: Kreation Organic Juicery opened in Westwood Village on Friday. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
A Closer Look, News
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February 14, 9:55 am
Despite pandemic, Bruins find ways to make Valentine’s Day special
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping some students from celebrating Valentine’s Day with their significant other. Students in relationships are reimagining their Valentine’s Day plans to limit exposure to public spaces and follow social distancing guidelines – an extension of how they have been spending time with their partner under the constraints of the pandemic. Read more...
Photo: (Jade Emiko Ichimura/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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February 14, 9:48 am
University officials, health experts discuss COVID-19 vaccination plans at panel
The slow vaccine rollout in the state and country has made it difficult to carry out vaccination phases, a student health official said at a COVID-19 vaccine panel Thursday. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council held a COVID-19 vaccine panel Thursday to answer students’ questions about vaccinations. (Courtesy of Sandra Ocampo)
News, Student Government
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February 12, 11:04 pm
USAC recap – Feb. 9
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved changes to the USA Election Codes and USA Election Social Media Guidelines for the upcoming election cycle. USAC also finalized changes to the Transfer Student Representative bylaws and approved a timeline for the second round of surplus fund distribution. Read more...
California, News, Science & Health
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February 12, 6:29 pm
California officials announce plan to expand vaccine distribution, eligibility
This post was updated Feb. 15 at 09:14 p.m. People between 16 and 64 years of age at high risk of severe complications due to COVID-19 may be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 15, the California Department of Public Health announced in a statement Friday. Read more...
Photo: California announced its plan to expand vaccine prioritization Friday. Starting March 15, people between 16 and 64 years old at high risk of COVID-19 complications may be eligible to receive vaccinations, according to the state’s public health department. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)