The effects of last year’s change to UCLA’s leave of absence and in absentia policies are evident, as considerably fewer graduate students took time off from school this past year, according to a recent UCLA Graduate Division report. Read more...
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July 1, 1:27 am
Graduate student leaves decrease after policy change
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July 1, 1:21 am
California budget increases UC funding
Gov. Jerry Brown signed California’s multi-billion dollar budget Thursday, which includes increased funding for the University of California and a new statewide scholarship program for middle-class students. Read more...
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July 1, 1:15 am
Overturning of Prop. 8 affects individuals, states
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said that proponents of Prop. 8 had no authority to defend it in court because state officials were responsible for doing so. The decision affected many across the country including members of the UCLA community. Read more...
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June 30, 11:00 pm
Senate passes comprehensive immigration reform bill
The audience cheered for Victor Narro as he escaped from chains bolted around his hands and neck, representing the struggles undocumented individuals endure. Read more...
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June 30, 10:55 pm
Recent LA plastic bag ban to affect Westwood, may be adopted by ASUCLA
Local officials approved a ban on plastic bags last week that will gradually eliminate them from businesses around Los Angeles city. On Tuesday June 25, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance on a 9-1 vote, banning plastic bags from large retail stores and pharmacies. Read more...
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June 30, 10:54 pm
UCLA students propose parklets to Westwood Business Improvement District
He walks by the Westwood hotspot Diddy Riese Cookies regularly, often passing up its signature ice cream and cookies because of the long line of customers that seems to stretch continuously down Broxton Avenue. Read more...
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June 30, 10:44 am
Motion to stop same-sex marriage rejected
A Supreme Court justice rejected a motion by Proposition 8 supporters to stop same-sex marriage in California, according to the Associated Press. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy turned away the application without comment today. Read more...