The Undergraduate Students Association Council discussed publishing a statement voicing solidarity with Palestinian students. Public Comment: Lauren Thielen-Esparza, a third-year political science student, said she supported USAC’s making a statement in support of Palestinians. Read more...
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A Closer Look, Campus, National, News
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May 29, 6:56 pm
Asian American, Pacific Islander students discuss limitations of ‘AAPI’ label
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but some members of the Pacific Islander community say the AAPI label makes them uncomfortable. AAPI is a term commonly used to describe Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Read more...
Photo: (Maddie Rausa/Daily Bruin)
Academics, California, National, News, Science & Health
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May 29, 3:13 pm
California to provide monetary incentives to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates
Current results from a UCLA-led survey study suggest that a cash reward is likely to motivate people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers with the UCLA COVID-19 Health and Politics Project found that 31% of people would be more likely to get vaccinated if offered a $50 cash incentive. Read more...
Campus, News
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May 29, 2:31 pm
UCLA students protest CPO administrative oversight, lack of budget transparency
This post was updated May 31 at 12:41 p.m. Dozens gathered on campus Monday to protest against a UCLA administrative office, calling for UCLA to return control of student-funded and student-run outreach programs to students. Read more...
Photo: UCLA students gathered on Monday to protest against the current administration of the Community Programs Office. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)
National, News, Science & Health
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May 28, 3:03 pm
UCLA-led study finds medical costs for pediatric gunshot injuries have increased
A UCLA-led research study found that gun violence affecting children is associated with increased hospitalization costs. According to the study, hospital admissions for gun-related injuries in children decreased slightly from 3,246 to 3,185 between 2005 and 2017. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers found that hospitalization costs for gun-related injuries in children have risen. (Daily Bruin file photo)
California, Los Angeles, News
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May 28, 11:29 am
UCLA alum Isaac Bryan to represent District 54 following special election
This post was updated May 31 at 12:31 p.m. Isaac Bryan won the state Assembly’s 54th District seat special election with a majority vote, the California Secretary of State’s office announced Thursday. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Mike Dennis)
Crime, Los Angeles, News
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May 26, 7:01 pm
LAPD investigating two incidents as antisemitic hate crimes
This post was updated May 31 at 12:39 p.m. The LAPD is investigating two alleged antisemitic hate crimes in Los Angeles, which occurred May 18 and May 20. Read more...
Photo: The LAPD arrested two primary suspects in an alleged antisemitic hate crime against Jewish Americans that occurred last week. (Daily Bruin file photo)