Saturday, March 7

UCLA economics professor George Murphy dies at age 90

George Murphy, a longtime UCLA economics professor with a passion for singing, died Jan. 2 of natural causes and health complications due to diabetes. He was 90. Read more...

Photo: George Murphy, a UCLA economics professor, died Jan. 2 of natural causes. His colleagues and family remember him as a creative storyteller, lover of sailing and kind grandfather. (Courtesy of Holly Van Husen)



Hedrick dining hall to reopen as new 24-hour study space

Hedrick dining hall is set to reopen as the Hill’s first 24-hour eatery and study space in fall 2016, according to recently approved plans by UCLA Housing officials. Read more...

Photo: Hedrick Study will be the Hill’s first 24-hour eatery and study space, and will look more like a coffee shop and study lounge than a traditional cafeteria, according to UCLA housing plans. (UCLA Housing and Hospitality Services)


UCLA’s Black Campus Ministries helps build sense of community

Anna-Nicole Genislow grew up with a blend of cultures, living with her stepmother from Mexico and her dad who was white and Jewish, until she was 12 years old. But she said she never fully identified with her black heritage on her mother's side, even after she moved in with her cousin who was black. Read more...

Photo: Nasia Turner, a third-year English student, Precious Elam, a third-year undeclared student and Francesca Essilfie, a third-year human biology and society student, raise their hands in prayer during Black Church Mondays, a quarterly event held by Black Campus Ministries. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)



United Afghan Club holds charity banquet to support communities abroad

Dressed in vibrant traditional attire, members of the UCLA United Afghan Club welcomed students, families and other guests to the seventh annual Afghanistan fundraising banquet Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year human biology and society student Masood Mokhlis waved the Afghan flag at the seventh annual United Afghan Club charity banquet. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)




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