Undergraduate Students Association Council President Jayha Buhs Jackson is focused on increasing transparency and making campus resources accessible for students. Jackson, a rising third-year African American studies and public affairs student, spoke with campus politics editor Nicholas Mouchawar about her plans as president and the issues she believes students should be aware of. Read more...
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August 14, 7:49 pm
2 students honored with Don T. Nakanishi Award for AAPI community research, activism
Two students received the 2025-26 Don T. Nakanishi Award for Outstanding Engaged Scholarship in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies last month for their community research and activism. Read more...
Campus, News
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August 14, 7:26 pm
Drumming, athleticism, Japanese culture meet at first-ever US college taiko club
Thunderous drumbeats, synchronized movements and sharp vocalizations fill performances by UCLA’s Kyodo Taiko, the first collegiate taiko drumming ensemble in the United States. The student-run organization, founded in 1990, brings around 30 members together each year to learn taiko – a 12,000-year-old traditional Japanese art form – and engage with Japanese American history and culture. Read more...
Campus, News
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August 14, 1:57 am
UCLA childcare program, which faced 2024 sex abuse case, to close amid budget deficit
UCLA will shut down two of its childcare centers – one of which employed a teacher arrested for child sexual abuse in 2024 – next June, university leadership announced Thursday evening. Read more...
Campus, News, Student Government
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August 13, 4:35 pm
USAC Recap – Aug. 4
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved eight new appointments and discussed plans to financially support students following increased Bruin One Access fees at its August 4 meeting. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News
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August 13, 3:34 pm
UCPD investigating alleged drug-facilitated aggravated assault on Gayley
UCPD is investigating an alleged drug-facilitated aggravated assault that occurred on Gayley Avenue on Wednesday. A UCLA student attended a party on the 600 block of Gayley Avenue – where UCLA’s fraternities are located – and saw someone add an unidentified powder to his drink before he was pressured to drink it, according to a Thursday UCPD Clery Timely Warning alert. UCPD does not know the identity of the perpetrator and if they are affiliated with UCLA, said Richard Mejia, the director of emergency communications and information, in an email statement. People with information related to the incident should contact UCPD, the alert stated. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News, Westwood
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August 4, 5:51 pm
Crimewatch: July 2026
Sources: UCPD. Graphic reporting by Julian Duaybis, Metro editor. Interactive by Bianca Peralta, Data editor. UCPD recorded 563 unique entries in its July 1-30 daily crime log. Read more...