Thursday, February 19

UCLA explores options to increase in-state student enrollment

UCLA is considering significant measures to enroll more in-state students, such as expanding course offerings and opening a satellite campus. Chancellor Gene Block announced new university initiatives in the winter to fulfill the University of California’s goal of adding an additional 20,000 enrollment spots across its 10 campuses by 2030. Read more...

Photo: UCLA is considering measures to increase campus enrollment in accordance with a systemwide goal of adding 20,000 seats. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA supplies free menstrual products in restrooms regardless of gender

UCLA began providing free menstrual products at all campus restrooms April 4 ahead of a requirement by a new California law. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring public schools and colleges to provide free menstrual products beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Read more...

Photo: A new box of menstrual products sits on the counter in a UCLA bathroom. The university recently began providing free menstrual products in more than 50% of bathrooms on campus. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)


Climate Justice Forum 2022 attendees discuss climate activism strategies

Students and speakers emphasized the importance of inclusive climate activism at a forum on campus Tuesday evening. About 50 members of the UCLA community, including students and staff, gathered at the Climate Justice Forum 2022, hosted by the Environmentalists of Color Collective and UCLA’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative at the Fowler Museum. Read more...

Photo: Panelists (pictured) spoke about the importance of diverse approaches to climate advocacy at a forum Tuesday. The event was organized by the Environmentalists of Color Collective and UCLA’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)



Senate bill would reportedly help stop delays in developing student housing

UCLA community members said exempting California public university housing projects from an environmental review would help prevent delays in developing student housing. The California Senate bill proposed in February by Sen. Read more...

Photo: Olympic Hall (pictured) serves as one of several on-campus housing buildings for UCLA students. Many UCLA community members said exempting California public housing projects from a type of environmental review would accelerate student housing development. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)


Graduate Students Association elections result in failed referendum, new leaders

This post was updated April 14 at 1:09 p.m. The Graduate Students Association election results were announced Wednesday. Nine candidates ran for four positions – president, vice president of external affairs, vice president of internal affairs and vice president of academic affairs. Read more...

Photo: Kerckhoff Hall (pictured) houses the Graduate Students Association. The graduate student body elected its 2022-2023 officers. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


USAC 2022 spring elections ballot features 23 candidates, 1 referendum

This post was updated April 13 at 11:53 p.m. Undergraduate students will vote on 23 candidates for office and one referendum for the spring 2022 Undergraduate Students Association Council elections. Read more...

Photo: There are 23 candidates running for the spring 2022 Undergraduate Students Association Council election office, as well as one referendum. The candidates from left to right: (row one) Ana Majer, Eliana Judith Sisman, Carl King Jr., Juan Flores, Divine Johnson, Mukul Kumar; (row two) Kian Kohanteb, Angelina Quint, Hansika Nath, Phoebe Chiu, Nunu White, Giovanna Boffa; (row three) Alicia Verdugo, Naomi Hammonds, Dakota Edison, Alexis Molden, Sara Broukhim, Moises Hernandez; (row four) My-Lan Le, Jeffry Umaña Muñoz, Aaron Yamin, Daniela Cortez, Teddy Moreno. (Courtesy of USAC candidates and USA Elections Board)



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