Three UCLA professors were elected to the National Academy of Sciences on Tuesday "“ one of the highest honors an American scientist can receive. Read more...
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May 8, 11:44 pm
University of California Student Association meets at UCLA to discuss lobbying for DREAM Act, future of tuition for UC
On the heels of a recent victory for the California DREAM Act and threats of tuition hikes, board members of the University of California Student Association met at UCLA this weekend to discuss ramping up visibility for student advocacy efforts. Read more...
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Gilberto Soria, left, UCSA legislative liason and legislative committee chair, discusses UCSA advocacy issues with fourth-year psychobiology student Cristopher Santos, the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s external vice president.
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May 8, 11:42 pm
App from UCLA team prevails in Facebook’s first SoCal Camp Hackathon
At Facebook's first SoCal Camp Hackathon competition this weekend, a team of UCLA computer science students spent 24 hours building an application that involves video conferencing and drawing on a shared canvas. Read more...
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Student participants in the Facebook SoCal Camp Hackathon work to develop apps within a 24-hour time limit. The competition took place in De Neve Plaza.
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May 8, 11:41 pm
Dykstra Hall renovation postponed until new De Neve buildings are finished next year
Renovation of Dykstra Hall will be postponed until the new De Neve buildings are ready, opening up 980 housing spots for incoming first-years. Read more...
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May 6, 11:11 am
Slate gets first USAC majority in four years
Bruins United candidate Emily Resnick was elected president, and her slate captured a majority of the seats in undergraduate student government for next year. Read more...
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May 6, 3:27 am
Students seek the Mexican cultural roots of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrated more in the US than in its country of origin
A group of students tore strips of colorful tissue paper, attaching them to homemade pinatas as they bopped their heads in rhythm to the traditional Mexican cumbia music wafting over Rieber patio. Read more...
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Students make pinatas on the Rieber patio to celebrate Cinco de Mayo as part of ¡Week of Cultura! on the Hill on Thursday.
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May 6, 3:24 am
Den proposal fails to win over voters
Students sent a strong message to UCLA Athletics by voting against moving the student section in the new Pauley Pavilion. Read more...