Wednesday, February 18

Los Angeles DA’s office to pursue retrial on James Heaps’ hung felony counts

This post was updated Sept. 4 at 10:42 p.m. BURBANK – The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office announced Monday that it intends to try the hung counts remaining against former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is James Heaps and attorney Tracy Green. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office announced Monday that they will try the nine remaining hung counts against former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCLA food trucks to remain a dining option for 2023-2024 school year

UCLA has announced that food trucks will remain on campus for the next academic year in light of staffing shortages at on-campus dining halls. The trucks – which offer meals in exchange for a coupon worth one meal swipe obtainable at residence hall front desks – were first introduced in response to staffing shortages at UCLA Dining after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: A food truck is pictured outside of Rieber Hall. The food trucks were first introduced after staffing shortages in the on-campus dining halls. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA community reacts to Gene Block retirement announcement

This post was updated Aug. 20 at 9:32 p.m. Members of the campus community expressed surprise following the announcement of UCLA Chancellor Gene Block’s retirement. Block announced that he would retire in summer 2024 on X, formerly known as Twitter, and through a campuswide email announcement. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Gene Block speaking at commencement. (Courtesy of UCLA Media Relations)


Visiting scholar finds hidden treasures in little details of manuscripts

This post was updated Sept. 21 at 1:17 p.m. For many medieval and early Renaissance scholars, manuscripts serve as the gospel for research and learning. Tomislav Matic, a visiting scholar at UCLA, finds that scribbles in the margins are also interesting. Read more...

Photo: Visiting scholar Tomislav Matic (center) presents about Bishop John Vitez at UCLA. Also pictured is Director of the Center for Early Global Studies Zrinka Stahuljak (left) and Consul General of the Republic of Croatia in Los Angeles Renee Pea. (Courtesy of Tomislav Matic)


The DownTo app aims to help users connect and befriend those around them

A new app marketed by two students allows Bruins to connect across campus and Westwood. DownTo is a location-based social media platform that notifies users when their friends are in the same area as they are. Read more...

Photo: The Powell library is pictured. The new app allows users to see when their friends are at popular spots on campus, allowing them to meet them in person. (Daily Bruin file photo)



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