University of California students criticized the UC’s decision to continue in-person classes without hybrid options and expressed frustration with difficulties obtaining accommodations for disabilities. Starting Jan. Read more...
Photo: A laptop sits with Zoom open on Bruin Walk as students walk past. Multiple students across University of California campuses have experienced issues with the return to in-person instruction this quarter. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)
UCLA released the final draft of its sustainability plan in December, following a decade of proposals for climate initiatives. The plan outlines the university’s goals to reduce its environmental footprint, including designing new buildings to outperform current energy efficiency standards and implementing automated systems to reduce energy use. Read more...
Photo: An overflowing recycling bin stands on Janss Steps. Community members discussed UCLA’s sustainability plan and its potential impact on future environmental initiatives. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing UCLA, Westwood Village and the North Village to the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are held each month and open to the public via Zoom. Read more...
This week Westwood unveiled its monthly programming series, First Thursdays – aimed at bringing together the communities of UCLA and Westwood Village. The event was the first of a monthly series to engage students and local community members, hosted by UCLA Strategic Communications and the Westwood Village Improvement Association. Read more...
Photo: UCLA and the Westwood Village Improvement Association co-hosted the inaugural First Thursdays event this week. Students came out to an evening Westwood block party, featuring several vendors and art designed by UCLA students and alumni. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)
Ukrainian community members at UCLA expressed fear and anger following news of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine but said they were hopeful given the global pushback. Read more...
Photo: Ukrainian community members expressed feelings of distress regarding Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which began on Feb. 24. Many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the war. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated March 6 at 10:07 p.m. For many, Powell Cat is a reliable friend away from home. “Powell Cat is kind of like my second animal home,” said Isabelle Sandbank, a third-year applied linguistics student. Read more...
Photo: Many students said Powell Cat has become a highlight of their days at UCLA, serving as a lovable and comforting part of campus from their nook in front of Kaufman Hall. (Photo by Ashley Kenney/Photo editor, Photo illustration by Victoria Li/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Los Angeles residents will no longer be required to wear masks indoors – regardless of vaccination status – starting Friday. The LA County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that it would lift the indoor mask mandate because of lower COVID-19 transmission. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health lifted their indoor mask mandate Thursday, citing declining rates of COVID-19 community spread. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
