UCLA is one of several research universities that test experimental procedures on laboratory animals to develop medical procedures and treatments. Researchers at universities must adhere to regulations and federal laws, but animal rights activists often criticize these institutions for failing to treat animals humanely, said James Economou, vice chancellor for research at UCLA. Read more...
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News, Westwood
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November 24, 12:57 pm
Morgan and Company Jewellers rings in 50 years of tradition, class
Morgan and Company, a Westwood business framed with lush green vines and tucked into a 1929 brick and mortar building, has served customers for almost half a century. Read more...
Photo: Morgan and Company Jewellers, located in Westwood, has reached its 50th year of service. Marcus Rosner, the owner of the store, has managed the business since 1975. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
News, Podcasts, Science & Health
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November 24, 9:47 am
iPLEX revolves around collaboration in planetary, space science
Don’t let the lowercase ‘i’ throw you off – UCLA’s iPLEX isn’t the university’s way of adopting the Apple philosophy. iPLEX stands for Institute for Planets and Exoplanets, and seeks to promote interdepartmental collaboration and discussion of planetary science through weekly meetings, annual workshops and community outreach. Read more...
Photo: (Victoria Chang|Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Student Government
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November 24, 2:07 am
USAC draws criticism for enforcing time limit on comment session
Students were unable to comment on a controversial bylaw change the undergraduate student government voted on at its meeting last Tuesday, sparking discussion about the council’s 30-minute limit for public comment. Read more...
Photo: Students criticized the undergraduate student government for limiting public comment after people who attended last Tuesday’s meeting were turned away. (Efron Pinon/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Podcasts
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November 23, 2:26 pm
Best Buddies compete in fashion and talent show
Navid Rakie and Daniel Schwartz are best buddies, which is fitting given that they met through the Best Buddies program at UCLA. The two participated in a talent and fashion show last week put on by the club. Read more...
Photo: (Diana Chen/Daily Bruin)
Crime, News
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November 23, 11:33 am
Missing UCLA grad student found dead in Sierra Nevada
This post was updated on Nov. 23 at 4:58 p.m. A UCLA graduate student who was reported missing last week was found dead Saturday after an avalanche hit an Inyo County wilderness area, according to a statement from local police officials. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA graduate student who was reported missing last week was found dead Saturday in a wilderness area in Inyo County. (Courtesy of Catherine Meyers).
News, Student Government, UC
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November 23, 2:22 am
UCSA proposes opt-out fee to increase funding, equalize representation
The University of California Student Association proposed at the council meeting Tuesday to allow students to opt out of a student fee used to cover the costs of the undergraduate student government’s UCSA membership. Read more...
Photo: The undergraduate student government received a proposal from the University of California Student Association that would allow students to opt out of a student fee used to cover the costs of its membership. (Efron Pinon/Daily Bruin)