This post was updated June 13 at 10:41 a.m. University police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually battered a woman at the UCLA Faculty Center on May 31. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News
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June 12, 6:14 pm
UCPD searching for man who allegedly sexually battered woman on campus
A Closer Look, News, Video
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June 11, 5:49 pm
Video: Brock Thompson speaks about his experience as an LGBTQ Veteran
Brock Thompson is an Air Force Veteran who served both during and after the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. While in the Air Force, Brock came to terms with his identity and is now a proud LGBTQ activist at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: (Dean Hughes/Assistant Video producer)
Campus, News
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June 11, 2:27 pm
EDI office student board hopes to expand advocacy efforts next year
The first group of student advisers to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion defined its roles this past year and hopes to expand efforts to improve campus climate next year. Read more...
Campus, News
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June 11, 2:22 pm
SJR enables student funding committee CAC to better allocate resources
One of the largest student funding bodies on campus has seen a significant improvement in fund allocations after budget increases. The Community Activities Committee allocated more than $550,000 to student groups in this year’s regular funding cycle, which is about 44 percent more than last year. Read more...
News, Science & Health
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June 11, 2:20 pm
Advocates express need for increased research in transgender health care
Transgender student advocates call for more transgender research and healthcare provisions on campus. Although UCLA is ranked fifth on College Choice’s Best LGBT Friendly Colleges and Universities this year and is home to the Williams Institute, an LGBTQ research institute, several students said they think UCLA needs more research on transgender health care. Read more...
National, News
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June 11, 2:09 pm
Student activism at UCLA sees increases, continued growth likely
Several professors and students said they think student activism has increased after the 2016 presidential election, but there is still room for improvement. This year, students have participated in large protests off campus such as the Los Angeles Women’s March or the March for Science Los Angeles, and on campus they have protested against President Donald Trump’s election and the Dakota Access pipeline. Read more...
Photo: (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
Campus, News, Uncategorized
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June 11, 1:25 pm
Student group for formerly incarcerated sees first graduating class
As a formerly incarcerated student, Armando Tellez’s path to higher education was far from traditional. “I got shot when I was 21. That was the same year I enrolled in college,” said Tellez, who will be graduating with other formerly incarcerated students this week as part of the Underground Scholars Initiative. Read more...
Photo: The Underground Scholars Initiative offers academic resources and support to students who were either once incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin)