Thursday, July 9

UC-AFT Local 1990 holds protest demanding greater job security outside regent’s home

The union that represents lecturers at UCLA is calling on University of California President Michael Drake to continue contract negotiations to increase job stability for lecturers. Read more...

Photo: Dozens of protesters demanded greater job security for lecturers at the University of California in front of UC Regent George Kieffer’s Brentwood home Monday. (Bernard Mendez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


New Title IX policies prompt calls on UCLA to protect survivors of sexual violence

This post was updated Sept. 11 at 11:34 p.m. to reflect clarified information in the graphic.  Student advocates are calling on UCLA to protect those who have experienced sexual violence in light of May Title IX regulations from the federal government. Read more...

Photo: New Department of Education regulations on Title IX offices strengthen the rights of the accused at the expense of the complainants, student advocates said.


Donald Prell remembered for dedication to UCLA, military and technological service

UCLA alumnus Donald Prell passed away last month at the age of 96, but leaves a lasting impact on the UCLA community.   Donald Prell, who was a prisoner of war in World War II, a UCLA aficionado and venture capitalist, passed away of natural causes July 28. Read more...

Photo: Donald Prell — who was a prisoner of war in World War II, UCLA aficionado and venture capitalist — passed away July 28. His family and friends remember him for his love for UCLA and forward thinking. (Photos courtesy of Owen Prell, Photo Illustration by Nghi Nguyen/Daily Bruin)



Primo’s Donuts to fill Westwood vacancy after Stan’s Donuts closure

The hole left by the departure of Stan’s Donuts has a new filing: another family-owned donut shop. Primo’s Donuts, a 64-year-old donut shop operated by three generations of the same family, will take over the Westwood Village vacancy previously occupied by Stan’s Donuts this fall, according to a press release from Bel Air Branding, who represents Primo’s Donuts. Read more...

Photo: Primo’s Donuts, a family-owned donut shop, will occupy the Westwood Village vacancy previously occupied by Stan’s Donuts this fall. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Newly appointed student regent commits to equity for underrepresented students

Newly appointed Student Regent Alexis Zaragoza said she will advocate for equity for underrepresented demographics in the University of California system. Zaragoza, a rising fifth-year geography student from UC Berkeley, will serve from 2021 to 2022. Read more...

Photo: Alexis Zaragoza, the 2021-2022 UC student regent, said she will advocate for equity for underrepresented students and staff in the UC. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)