Friday, April 24

Westwood officials strive to support local businesses as COVID cases accrue

This post was updated July 4 at 11:13 p.m. Westwood community members are discussing past and future initiatives to combat the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the neighborhood as cases are once again increasing in the area. Read more...

Photo: Westwood officials have developed several initiatives to combat the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. These actions have included expanding outdoor dining access and encouraging economic activity through events in Westwood Village. (Daily Bruin file photo)




UC community reacts as Supreme Court expands gun rights in new ruling

This post was updated July 4 at 11:04 p.m. A recent Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York gun restriction law raised concerns among University of California community members about its effect on California law and public safety. Read more...

Photo: Students gather at a lie-in protest on May 31. A recent Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York gun restriction law raised concerns among University of California community members about its effect on California law and public safety. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)


Elected members of USAC detail policy objectives for 2022-2023 school year

This post was last updated July 10 at 2:56 p.m. Over the next academic year, the incoming Undergraduate Students Association Council officers plan to focus on issues of accessibility, affordability and mental health. Read more...

Photo: The 2022-2023 Undergraduate Students Association Council officers have begin working on their platforms for the year. Officers include (from left to right) Carl King Jr., My-Lan Le, Divine-Faith Johnson, Eliana Judith Sisman, Naomi Hammonds, Kian Kohanteb, Daniela Anais Cortez Bravo, Giovanna Boffa, Juan Flores, Alicia Verdugo, Phoebe Chiu, Sara Broukhim, Ana Majer, Teddy Moreno and Hansika Nath. (Courtesy of USAC candidates)


Political science department to add faculty, class seats amid student complaints

This post was updated July 4 at 11:10 p.m. The UCLA Department of Political Science is hiring two new faculty members amid student demands for expanded class availability and course topics. Read more...

Photo: Bunche Hall (pictured) houses the UCLA Department of Political Science. The department is hiring new faculty and adding more seats in classes in response to students’ demands. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA, Pepperdine faculty develop digital finance program for Latinx community

This post was updated June 26 at 10:00 p.m. Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic according to sources’ preferences. Researchers at UCLA and Pepperdine University collaborated with local community leader Isaias Hernandez to create a financial capability program that teaches participants to manage their finances. Read more...

Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)