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...
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May 23, 4:56 pm
Proposed amendment to state constitution limits UC autonomy
California state legislators announced a state constitutional amendment Tuesday that aims to restrict the University of California’s autonomy by reducing staff salaries, the length of regents’ terms and the authority of the UC president. Read more...
Photo: The proposed state constitutional amendment would change UC Board of Regents members’ term limits to four years instead of the 12 they currently serve. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
News, Student Government
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May 23, 4:40 pm
USAC recap – May 22
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
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May 23, 12:22 pm
Vote to subdivide WWNC, create new Westwood council receives majority
This post was updated May 23 at 4:19 p.m. Students and Westwood community members won an election to create a new neighborhood council in Westwood, according to a preliminary vote tally Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: Westwood Forward, a coalition of homeowners, business owners and student leaders, such as Graduate Students Association President Michael Skiles, won the election to subdivide the Westwood Neighborhood Council. (Jacob Preal/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Interactive Page, News, Westwood
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May 23, 2:10 am
Westwood Subdivided
The Westwood Neighborhood Council is the city’s official advisor on Westwood politics. In November, students and other Westwood community members announced plans to form a new neighborhood council because they felt the current one did not adequately address their issues. Read more...
News, Student Government
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May 23, 12:36 am
Judicial board ordered to review petition against election board
This post was updated May 23 at 12:53 p.m. The undergraduate student government voted to order the judicial board to review a petition against the election board at its council meeting Tuesday night. Read more...
Photo: Undergraduate Students Association Council voted to order the judicial board to review a petition against the election board Tuesday. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, News
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May 23, 12:09 am
Club launches website to connect inquisitive students with upperclassmen mentors
This post was updated May 23 at 12:35 a.m. A new website aims to connect underclassmen who want to declare or switch their majors with upperclassmen mentors. Read more...
Photo: DevX, a club that creates apps and online products geared toward UCLA students, held a soft launch earlier this month for BQuest, a website that links students considering different majors with upperclassmen ambassadors from similar fields of study. (Photo courtesy of Linea Anderson)