Bruins for Israel said it will deliberately refrain from any counter-protests in response to Palestine Awareness Week, according to a group statement released Thursday. In the press release, Bruins for Israel members said they do not want to bring attention to the week of events put on by Students for Justice in Palestine. Read more...
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November 7, 1:32 am
Bruins for Israel react to Palestine Awareness Week in press release
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November 7, 1:28 am
Indus celebration brings flavors of South Asia to UCLA
The student organization Indus will celebrate two South Asian holidays this weekend, Diwali and Eid, with a night of free food, performances and dancing. The celebration will take place Friday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom at 6 p.m. Read more...
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November 7, 1:28 am
Budget cuts push UCLA newsmagazines to move online
Many UCLA newsmagazines have stopped printing and are moving entirely online in response to limited funding and print readership. The student-run news outlets include La Gente, Al-Talib, OutWrite, Ha’Am, and FEM, which aim to serve the Latino, Muslim, queer, Jewish and women’s rights activist communities at UCLA, respectively. Read more...
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November 6, 1:40 am
UCLA Residential Life alters policy language to accomodate mental health issues
UCLA Residential Life changed its policy regarding dismissible offenses last week, altering some wording and removing language that made suicidal thoughts or attempts a violation. Read more...
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November 6, 1:37 am
Melinda Gates lectures at UCLA, addresses gender inequality
In a lecture to UCLA students Wednesday, Melinda Gates stressed that addressing gender inequality for women requires efforts from all members of society, especially men – an issue she said she is trying to help resolve with her nonprofit foundation. Read more...
Photo: In a lecture to UCLA students Wednesday, Melinda Gates stressed that addressing gender inequality for women requires efforts from all members of society, especially men. (Courtesy of Todd Cheney/UCLA)
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November 6, 1:37 am
USAC recap – Nov. 4
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every week on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Read more...
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November 5, 1:01 pm
USAC to restrict access, limit public comment at divestment meeting
The undergraduate student government will limit public comments to two hours and restrict access for the press and public at its next meeting, where councilmembers will vote on a controversial divestment resolution. Read more...