President Donald Trump’s administration sued California on Tuesday for its sanctuary state policies that sought to protect undocumented immigrants and limit local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities. Read more...
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March 11, 10:38 pm
Latinx conference discusses representation in STEM, resources for students
This post was updated March 13 at 1:33 a.m. Joanna Navarro said at an event Saturday that she often felt out of place in her statistics classes because there were few students who shared her Latina background. Read more...
Photo: The Latinx in the Mathematical Sciences Conference 2018, held in Ackerman Grand Ballroom by the Institute of Applied and Pure Mathematics, aimed to open a discussion surrounding the Latinx academic community. (Farida Saleh/Daily Bruin)
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March 11, 10:37 pm
USAC Election Board chair risks removal, accused of violating constitution
The undergraduate student government’s Election Board chair might face dismissal after proposing amendments to the election code that some council members claim violate the First Amendment. Read more...
Photo: USAC Election Board Chair Jack Price will attend a formal hearing Tuesday, during which USAC will review his performance and decide whether or not to remove him from his position. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Campus, News, Science & Health
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March 11, 10:37 pm
UCLA Dining Services increases sustainably sourced seafood on menu
UCLA dining halls have been serving more seafood in place of red meat in order to comply with the campus’ sustainability goals and to offer healthier options for students. Read more...
Photo: (Sarah Goldacker/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, UC
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March 9, 12:02 am
Study shows discrepancy between diversity in college faculty, students
A report released last week found faculty at California public colleges were about a third less racially diverse than their students. The Campaign for College Opportunity collected data on student enrollment in the University of California, California State University and California Community College systems and found more than two thirds of students enrolled in the 2016-2017 school year identified as nonwhite, while more than two thirds of faculty and leadership are white. Read more...
Photo: A nonprofit organization released a report last week showing more than 70 percent of faculty at California public colleges are white, and about 70 percent of UC students are nonwhite. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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March 9, 12:00 am
Architecture professor remembered for supportive spirit, lasting legacy
Faculty remember Richard Weinstein for his devotion to UCLA’s architecture community and strong support for his students. Weinstein, an architect and former dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning, died Feb. Read more...
Photo: Richard Weinstein, an architect and former dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning, died on Feb. 24. Faculty remember him for his devotion to UCLA’s architecture community. (Courtesy of UCLA School of Architecture and Urban Design)
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March 8, 11:59 pm
Q&A: UCLA department chair discusses recent appointment as CNN commentator
Dominic Thomas, chair of the UCLA Department of French and Francophone Studies, was appointed as the European affairs commentator for CNN, according to a UCLA press release. Read more...
Photo: Dominic Thomas, chair of the UCLA Department of French and Francophone Studies, talked about his journalistic background and how he plans on maintaining objectivity as a commentator. (Anna Moreno-Takegami/Daily Bruin)