Monday, May 18

AFSCME files complaint against UC Berkeley for custodian’s death

The University of California’s largest union filed a complaint last week against UC Berkeley concerning a custodian who died from injuries he received at work, alleging the university failed to comply with proper safety policies. Read more...

Photo: Damon Frick, a custodian at UC Berkeley, died last month of injuries he received at work. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 union filed a complaint Wednesday against UC Berkeley alleging it did not comply with proper safety policies.


UC Regents divided on increasing transfer enrollment to improve diversity

SACRAMENTO — Officials urged the University of California to improve its outreach to transfer students, but members on the UC Board of Regents disagreed with each other on whether the UC should increase its enrollment of transfer students. Read more...

Photo: The UC Board of Regents discussed solutions to diversify enrollment at its bimonthly meeting in Sacramento. (Jeong Park/Daily Bruin)


Crimewatch: May 5-11

View Crimewatch: May 5-11 in a larger map These crimes were reported on the UCLA campus and in the Westwood area between May 5-11. North Village On May 5, a grand theft was reported at the Theta Chi fraternity house at 663 Gayley Ave. Read more...



UC Board of Regents to discuss transfer outreach

Two years ago, more than half of the California transfer students admitted to UCLA came from less than 10 percent of the state’s community colleges. University of California officials have taken notice of the issue of disproportionate transfer rates to the UC from community colleges. Read more...


Mesa Brazilian Eatery serves traditional food in Westwood

Two green table umbrellas stand tall over their respective yellow tables, greeting customers with the national colors of Brazil. Mesa Brazilian Eatery, located on Lindbrook Drive, opened in the Village three weeks ago, where Nature’s Way Cafe used to be. Read more...

Photo: Mesa Brazilian Eatery opened on Lindbrook Drive in Westwood last month. (Justin Chang/Daily Bruin)