In what some affirmative action-supporters are hailing as a huge victory, a divided Supreme Court ruled that universities can give minority applicants an edge in the admittance process ““ within certain limits. Read more...
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June 23, 9:00 pm
Breaking news: Supreme Court votes to uphold affirmative action in Michigan case
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June 23, 9:00 pm
Separated twin leaves hospital while sister remains in surgery recovery
Maria de Jesus Quiej Alvarez, one of the 23-month-old twins formerly conjoined at the head, was discharged from UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital on June 7. She is staying at a local home provided by volunteers from the Healing the Children Foundation. Read more...
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June 23, 9:00 pm
Regents to take vote on student fee increase
The University of California Board of Regents will likely take a long-awaited vote on a proposed increase in student fees when they convene at their bi-monthly meeting in mid-July, according to the UC Office of the President. Read more...
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June 23, 9:00 pm
Geffen school to change curriculum
Students entering the David Geffen School of Medicine this August will be the first at UCLA taught under a new curriculum ““ one whose focus is on bodily systems and whose design diverges sharply from the curriculum taught at the medical school for over a decade. Read more...
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June 23, 9:00 pm
ASUCLA expects net income gain
In an unexpected reversal of fortune, the Associated Students of UCLA is projecting a net income of several hundred thousand dollars after previously budgeting a loss for the current fiscal year. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Bruins drink less than UC, national averages
The use of alcohol is widespread on college campuses, including UCLA. The abuse of alcohol, however, is not, health officials say. “The truth is, the majority of students who consume alcohol in college don’t have any problems with it,” said Pamela Viele, director of health education for the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center. Read more...
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June 22, 9:00 pm
Big Blue Bus no longer free, but still affordable transit option
For newcomers, Los Angeles can be intimidating, and some students might miss out on all the city has to offer if uninformed about how to get around. Read more...