Thursday, July 9

UCLA researchers study link between genetics and reaction to COVID-19

Researchers are trying to find out if genes are responsible for why COVID-19 affects people differently. Daniel Geschwind, a UCLA neurology professor, said COVID-19 has been troubling to researchers because the disease affects people differently – some have mild to no symptoms while others have to be hospitalized, he said. Read more...

Photo: COVID-19 affects people differently as some do not exhibit any symptoms while some need to be hospitalized. Researchers are wondering if the different symptoms depend on a person’s genes. (Illustration by Emily Dembinski/ Illustrations Director)



Bruins for Change: Student activist advocates for Native American community on campus

From Jackie Robinson to Cindy Montañez, many Bruins have historically been on the frontlines in taking initiative for social justice issues. Some Bruins are following in their footsteps, using their voices to make change. Read more...

Photo: Desirae Barragan, a second-year American Indian studies and human biology and society student, said she hopes to raise awareness of Native Americans and their contributions. Through social media and her extracurricular activities, Barragan has been advocating for the Native American community. (Courtesy of Desirae Barragan)


Scott Epstein announces LA City Council run, becoming 5th District 5 candidate

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 3:25 p.m. The chair of a local neighborhood council recently announced plans to run for Los Angeles City Council for the 5th District in the 2022 election cycle. Read more...

Photo: Scott Epstein recently announced plans to run for Los Angeles City Council for the 5th District in the 2022 election cycle. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Yarwood)


Community speaks out against bans that would affect people experiencing homelessness

Community organizations in Los Angeles have voiced opposition against a proposed Los Angeles City Council ordinance that would make it unlawful for people experiencing homelessness to sit or sleep near city property. Read more...

Photo: Multiple community organizations in Los Angeles signed a community impact statement opposing an ordinance that would make it illegal for people experiencing homelessness to sit or sleep near city property. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Gov. Newsom enacts curfew in response to growing number of COVID-19 cases

This post was updated Nov. 22 at 6:42 p.m. California issued a monthlong limited stay-at-home order banning some nonessential gatherings in most counties Thursday to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read more...

Photo: The California Department of Public Health issued an order to ban some nonessential gatherings from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. after COVID-19 cases surged in early November. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)