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International, News, UC

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November 27, 12:12 am

Hong Kong study abroad program suspended following escalating university protests

The University of California suspended its study abroad program in Hong Kong for spring quarter, citing safety concerns amid escalating civil conflict in the city. Violence between anti-government demonstrators and riot police spilled onto different Hong Kong university campuses two weeks ago, marking the first such escalation since an extradition bill sparked the widespread protests in June. Read more...

Photo: An extradition bill first sparked widespread protests in Hong Kong in June, leading to violence between anti-government demonstrators and riot police. The bill, which has since been withdrawn, would have allowed the extradition of criminal defendants in Hong Kong to mainland China. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)

International, News, UC

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November 26, 2:29 am

Campus protest sheds light on Iran’s internet blackout, impact on students

Several students demonstrated Friday in Bruin Plaza to raise awareness about a government-initiated internet blackout in Iran and its effect on students. The protest, organized by a small group of Iranian and Iranian American students, was meant to criticize restrictions imposed on Iranian citizens by their government, including a weeklong internet blackout that authorities initiated Nov. Read more...

Photo: Several students gathered Friday in Bruin Plaza to raise awareness for an internet shutdown in Iran and the effects it might have on prospective students. Internet use in Iran is currently being restored in the country. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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November 26, 2:23 am

Civil rights activist, state senator discuss nonviolent action at inaugural lecture

When Rev. James Lawson Jr. was four years old, he kicked a playmate who called him a racial epithet. When Lawson was in fourth grade, he smacked a child who called him the N-word. Read more...

Photo: State Sen. María Elena Durazo spoke at the first Lawson Lecture on Monday. The lecture series is named after Rev. James Lawson Jr., a nonviolent civil rights activist who won the UCLA Medal last year. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin)

News, UC

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November 26, 12:55 am

UC president search committee selects firm to identify candidates, plans public forums

The University of California is one step closer to finding a new president. The search committee for the next UC president announced Thursday that it has selected a firm to help identify candidates to replace current UC President Janet Napolitano. Read more...

Photo: University of California President Janet Napolitano announced at the September regents meeting that she would be stepping down from her position, effective Aug. 1, 2020. The search committee responsible for finding her replacement recently selected a firm to help identify candidates for the position. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood

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November 26, 12:53 am

LAX sponsors free bus rides throughout LA during week of Thanksgiving

Students flying to Los Angeles International Airport can take a free bus back to UCLA during Thanksgiving week. The option to take free public transportation started Nov. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles International Airport is sponsoring free public bus rides for travelers arriving to LAX during the Thanksgiving week. Students returning to LA can avoid using ride-hailing services and taxis during peak traffic hours by taking a free bus ride to UCLA up until Dec. 2. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Campus, News

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November 26, 12:50 am

UCLA plans to revise smoking policy to prohibit use of marijuana

The UCLA Office of Environment, Health & Safety revised a policy on smoking and tobacco use this year to prohibit marijuana usage. EH&S held a Q&A session about the policy change Monday, following a 30-day public comment period that ended Sept. Read more...

Photo: UCLA officials held a Q&A session Monday where students could provide input on the revised UCLA Policy 810 which identifies regulations for substances related to smoking. (Xiomara Novo/Daily Bruin)


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