A coalition of student activists gathered in Ackerman turnaround on Saturday to protest the latest immigration law enacted in Arizona. Read more...
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April 26, 9:00 pm
UCLA student groups protest Arizona immigration law, Senate Bill 1070
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April 25, 9:18 pm
California to vote on marijuana bill, both parties divided on legalization
Marijuana remains a controversial issue in the minds of American voters, and it may require a joint effort by Republicans and Democrats to make California the first state to legalize cannabis for recreational use. Read more...
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April 25, 9:00 pm
FTO gene variant is associated with obesity, brain tissue loss
A gene variant present in about 50 percent of the global population that is known to contribute to obesity is now believed to be associated with yet another dire effect: significant brain tissue loss. Read more...
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April 22, 10:10 pm
UCs convene Haiti Summit to involve staff and students in island nation’s recovery
On Saturday, 8 UCs, including UCLA, are gathering at UCSF's Mission Bay campus to discuss how each university can collectively contribute and help the victims of the Jan. 12 Haitian earthquake. Read more...
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April 22, 10:09 pm
Professor speaks about aftermath, recovery in Haiti
In light of the refocused attention on Haiti with the University of California Haiti Summit, Daily Bruin reporter Julienne Lauler spoke with Robin Derby, an associate professor of history in the field of modern Latin America & the Caribbean. Read more...
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April 22, 10:08 pm
Vampire genre has immortal appeal
It seems as if vampires have devoured virtually every corner of the entertainment world, including this year's Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Read more...
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April 22, 10:05 pm
Universities see increased interest in Arabic language and culture studies
There was a 338 percent increase in the study of Arabic as a primary major between 2002-2003 and 2007-2008, according to the Department of Education's Digest of Education Statistics, released on April 7. Read more...