The Orange County Register published an article last Friday stating that the University of California has lost millions on risky bets on interest rates – a claim UC officials said was “completely wrong.” The article said University officials agreed to financial deals called interest rate swaps, which the paper claims ultimately cost the UC millions and would continue to do so for 34 years. Read more...
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February 28, 1:18 am
UC CFO refutes accusation of interest rate swap losses
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February 28, 1:18 am
UC Berkeley students file sexual assault handling complaints
Thirty-one current and former University of California, Berkeley students filed two federal complaints Wednesday against the university, alleging it mishandled various sexual assault cases on campus. Read more...
Crime, News
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February 27, 3:51 pm
Crimewatch: Feb. 18-25
View Crimewatch: Feb. 18-19 and 24-25 in a larger map Campus: On Feb. 18, vandalism of personal property was reported at 332 De Neve Drive. On Feb. Read more...
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February 27, 2:30 pm
UCLA Cru encourages spiritual conversations with week of events
He stepped in front of the crowd Wednesday night to share his story about finding God. To prepare for his talk, Trevor Davis wore a bright orange shirt each day this week with the words “I Am Trevor” on it in an effort to encourage dialogue about God at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Joshua Pelletier, a first-year human biology and society student, hands out flyers for the event. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News
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February 27, 2:17 pm
Kappa Delta passes out blue balloons to boost confidence
Hundreds light blue balloons with inspirational messages written on them filled Westwood on Friday, as part of a campaign to boost confidence in young women. The campaign called “You Make Me Smile” is an annual event organized by the sorority Kappa Delta as part of the Confidence Coalition, the chapter’s national movement to help women and girls to stand up to peer pressure and end abusive relationships. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA Kappa Delta sorority handed out balloons with messages on them as a part of their You Make Me Smile campaign on Friday. (Tamaryn Kong/Daily Bruin)
News, Student Government
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February 27, 2:14 pm
USAC recap – Feb. 25
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government of UCLA’s undergraduate students. Council meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff 417 and are open to all students. Read more...
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February 27, 1:22 pm
AFSCME 3299 union, UC reach agreement on service workers
The University of California and its largest union have reached a tentative contract for service workers this week after more than a year of bitter disagreement, avoiding a five-day strike that was planned for next week. Read more...
Photo: Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff