Michele Basso, a UCLA professor of neurobiology, said she struggles with the moral dilemma of animal research every day. “The day it stops bothering me is the day that I quit,” she said. Read more...
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Crime, News, Westwood
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May 24, 11:00 pm
Medina’s defense attorney refutes first-degree murder charge
A defense attorney representing Alberto Medina, who allegedly murdered Andrea “Andy” DelVesco in 2015, said he had killed her. Debra Werbel, the attorney representing Medina, a former Fresno State University student accused of murdering DelVesco, a UCLA student, said while the defense concedes Medina did kill DelVesco, the murder was not premeditated and the charge of murder in the first degree is too severe. Read more...
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May 24, 10:57 pm
UCLA revising policy regulating use of its trademarks and seals
UCLA is revising its policy on the use of university names, trademarks and seals for the first time in 20 years. UCLA announced a policy update Thursday that clarifies restrictions and strict prohibitions on the use of the university’s logos, trademarks, and official and unofficial seals. Read more...
Photo: Administrative Vice Chancellor Michael Beck announced UCLA is revising its policy for the use of university logos, trademarks, and official and unofficial seals. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 24, 8:46 pm
UC Board of Regents approves loosening of qualifications for in-state residency
The board governing the University of California voted Thursday to allow more out-of-state UC students to qualify for in-state status. The UC Board of Regents approved recommendations from the UC Office of the President to loosen student financial aid eligibility and qualifications for in-state residency, after the Academic and Student Affairs committee voted unanimously Wednesday to support the changes. Read more...
Photo: Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California, worked with the UC Board of Regents and other members of the University of California to allow more students to pay in-state tuition. (Jenna Smith/Daily Bruin)
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May 24, 4:49 pm
Judicial board to review petition filed by USAC Election Board
The undergraduate student government judicial board has decided to review a petition filed by the election board chair against the Undergraduate Students Association Council. Jack Price, the USAC election board chair, filed a petition claiming the council violated Article III Section B.2 of the USAC constitution, which states that all elected USAC officers shall be installed before the end of the academic term in which they were elected, and shall serve one year, or until their successors are elected or appointed. Read more...
Photo: The judicial board has decided to review a petition filed by the election board chair against the Undergraduate Students Association Council. (Edward Qiao/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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May 24, 12:35 am
CPO increases student wages, expands food closet with referendum funds
UCLA Community Programs Office has raised student work hours and expanded projects with the extra funds received from increased student fees. CPO has received $603,000 from the 2016 Social Justice Referendum, said Antonio Sandoval, the office’s director. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Community Programs Office, made up of student projects that emphasize access to college and community service, received $603,000 from the Social Justice Referendum.(MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)
Crime, News, Westwood
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May 24, 12:33 am
Defense’s witness provides testimony of nights leading up to DelVesco’s death
A man accused of murdering a UCLA student in 2015 waived his right to testify during trial proceedings Wednesday. The prosecution rested its case against Alberto Medina, a former Fresno State University student, and gave the defense an opportunity to present witness testimony. Read more...