Actor and activist George Takei will speak at UCLA’s virtual commencement ceremony June 12. Takei, a two-time UCLA graduate, is well known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in “Star Trek” and has appeared in a number of other films and TV shows. Read more...
Photo: Actor George Takei to speak at UCLA’s virtual graduation. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)
With the Trump administration ending the DACA program, Professor Abel Valenzuela and current undocumented students at UCLA discuss DACA and the implications of the current Supreme Court case on UCLA’s undocumented student body. Read more...
When Jason Vu, a third-year global studies and Asian American studies student, went to Thai Town on a class trip last quarter, a lady saw him and immediately covered her face with a scarf and walked away to avoid him. Read more...
Photo: Over the past months, racism against the Asian American community has grown because of COVID-19 and its country of origin. These issues stem from microaggressions and racialization of the coronvirus, UCLA professors and students said. (Liz Ketcham/Photo Editor)
This post was updated May 14 at 4:05 p.m. Voter turnout for the Undergraduate Students Association Council 2020 election nearly doubled from last year. Voter turnout jumped from 16.18% to 30.06% in an election in which 30 candidates competed for the 15 positions, compared to 16 total candidates last year. Read more...
University of California officials and student leaders expressed disappointment with recent federal Title IX changes, which they say may negatively affect survivors of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Read more...
Photo: The Department of Education released finalized rules regarding Title IX on May 6. Student groups and University officials expressed their disappointment about the new rules. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Faculty should expect large courses to be offered remotely for fall quarter, according to an announcement from a university official. While UCLA has not made an official announcement regarding fall plans, faculty should be prepared to transition the majority of classes online for fall quarter, said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter in an open email to faculty. Read more...
Photo: Faculty should expect the majority of classes to be taught online, according to an announcement from Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter. However, UCLA has not made an official decision. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Some Westwood Village zoning regulations may be reduced or eliminated if Los Angeles City Planning follows recommendations by a local business association. The Westwood Village Improvement Association unanimously asked LA City Planning to remove some food establishment and parking regulations in the Westwood Village Specific Plan, a zoning and regulatory framework for the area, during a virtual board meeting Thursday. Read more...
Photo: Westwood Village is largely quiet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Local stakeholders are pressing for changes to the Village Specific Plan, a zoning and regulatory framework, in the hopes of enticing businesses to fill empty storefronts during the eventual economic recovery. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)
