Associated Students UCLA is a multimillion-dollar organization that provides student services and activities the university does not fund. It oversees the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Graduate Students Association, Communications Board, campus services and enterprises. Read more...
Campus, News
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February 25, 5:02 pm
ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – Feb. 23
Campus, News, Westwood
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February 24, 12:46 pm
Uber Express POOL may operate in UCLA geofence, provide new commute option
Uber riders can now meet at common locations to get picked up and dropped off to save money on their rides. Uber Express POOL reduces costs because the app combines users’ routes and requires them to walk short distances before or after they ride together. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo)
Campus, News
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February 23, 8:43 pm
Interfraternity Council lifts alcohol ban on in-house events
This post was updated Feb. 25 at 6:16 p.m. UCLA fraternities can now host in-house events with alcohol, following a vote by the Interfraternity Council’s presidents Friday evening. Read more...
A Closer Look, News, Video
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February 23, 12:19 pm
Video: Students host Chinese New Year Cultural Night
The annual UCLA Chinese New Year Cultural Night took place in Royce Hall as part of Chinese Lunar New Year. UCLA’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association organized the three-hour gala. Read more...
News, Science & Health
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February 23, 12:27 am
UCLA study finds physical exercise temporarily aids memory formation
Exercise may temporarily help individuals better memorize information, according to a UCLA research report. In a study published Tuesday, Sarah McEwen, a UCLA research psychologist, and David Merrill, an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, led a four-week study with two groups of adults between the ages of 60 and 75, all of whom had slight memory ailments. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers found in a study published Tuesday that exercising may make it easier for individuals to memorize things. The study evaluated individuals doing memory strengthening exercises while riding stationary bikes. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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February 23, 12:20 am
Alumna, Ms. Wheelchair America 2018 talks disabilities at UCLA event
Sheri Melander-Smith decided to give up her modeling career and focus on her studies at UCLA after being diagnosed with a medical condition that could render her unable to walk. Read more...
Photo: Sheri Melander-Smith, who is the Ms. Wheelchair America 2018 and a UCLA alumnus, visited UCLA on Thursday to talk about her experiences living with a chronic disability. (Anthony Ismail/Daily Bruin)
National, News, UC
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February 23, 12:10 am
Federal policy cuts funding for projects under harassment investigation
The federal government announced earlier this month it will cut off funding for research projects with principal researchers who have committed or are under investigation for sexual harassment. Read more...
Photo: The National Science Foundation announced Feb. 8 it will require organizations it funds to report complaints of sexual harassment and added it would suspend or terminate an award if serious charges are made against personnel. (Daily Bruin file photo)