This post was updated Oct. 18 at 12:12 a.m. UCLA researchers have found a gene that may have implications for treating blood-related genetic diseases and cancers. Read more...
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October 15, 4:53 pm
USAC passes resolution criticizing regents’ allocation of weapons, drones to UCPD
This post was updated Oct. 16 at 12:49 a.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council unanimously passed a resolution Oct. 1 condemning the UC Board of Regents’ allocation of drones and less-than-lethal weapons to UCPD. Read more...
Photo: UCPD officers in riot gear line up inside the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center during the UC Board of Regents’ meeting Sept. 19. The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed a resolution Oct. 1 condemning the regents’ passage of Item C1 and the police response to a protest at the meeting. (Sam Mulick/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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October 14, 7:02 pm
Q&A: Drake Chang talks safety practices, AI amid Cybersecurity Awareness Month
This post was updated Oct. 16 at 12:17 a.m. Drake Chang, UCLA’s chief information security officer, sat down with Daily Bruin contributor Catherine Wang to discuss his team’s October campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Read more...
Photo: Drake Chang is pictured. (Courtesy of Felicia Caldwell)
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October 13, 11:29 pm
‘Westwood Wander’-themed First Thursdays kicks off October season
Thousands of students gathered in Westwood Village on Oct. 3 for “Westwood Wander,” the latest installment of UCLA First Thursdays. The evening opened at Broxton Plaza: a newly pedestrianized area that was turned into an interactive center with games, picture opportunities and the distribution of limited-edition First Thursdays T-shirts. Read more...
Photo: People wearing blue “UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS” shirts pose for a photo. The first First Thursdays event of the academic year was held at the now-pedestrian-only Broxton Plaza on Oct. 3. (Courtesy of UCLA)
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October 13, 10:44 pm
Petitioners continue seeking employment expansion for undocumented students
This post was updated Oct. 15 at 5:29 p.m. An appeals court judge denied a request to order the UC to hire undocumented students. Jeffry Umaña Muñoz and Iliana Perez filed a lawsuit against the University on Oct. Read more...
Photo: Protesters rally in support of undocumented UC students. An appeals court judge denied a petition for an order that would reverse the UC policy banning undocumented students from holding on-campus employment (Daily Bruin file photo).
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October 13, 8:49 pm
Lebanese Student Association hosts vigil honoring those affected by recent attacks
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 11:12 p.m. Around 50 people gathered in Bruin Plaza on Thursday night to commemorate lives lost in Lebanon. The vigil, hosted by the Lebanese Student Association, comes after Israel invaded southern Lebanon to target Hezbollah, a Lebanese political party and militant group that is firing rockets into northern Israel, according to the Associated Press. Read more...
Photo: Students gather at a vigil for Lebanon in Bruin Plaza hosted by the Lebanese Students Association on Thursday. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
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October 13, 6:10 pm
UCLA’s annual Westwood Block Party kickstarts school year, highlights community
UCLA hosted the annual Westwood Village Block Party with games, local food vendors and merchandise on Sept. 22. The block party included activities such as a ferris wheel and a bounce house, while providing students with discounted food and merchandise from both UCLA and surrounding Westwood businesses. Read more...
Photo: Students gather in the streets of Westwood Village for the 2024 Block Party. The event brought over 10,000 Bruins to the village for games, food and local vendors. (Shiv Patel/Daily Bruin senior staff).