Despite historically low turnout among young voters, UCLA students said they plan to head out to the polls March 3. Voter turnout among older adults has consistently overshadowed youth turnout, according to data compiled by the U.S. Read more...
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California, News, UC
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March 2, 2:03 am
Proposition 13 would provide the UC with $2B for construction
A proposition on the California primary ballot could grant the University of California $2 billion for construction and modernization. Proposition 13 is a school bond that would give $15 billion to public schools from the pre-K-12 level all the way up to higher education to improve education facilities, said California Assemblymember representing the 70th District Patrick O’Donnell, who co-wrote the bill. Read more...
Photo: If passed, Proposition 13 would provide $2 billion to the University of California for construction and rehabilitation on its campuses. The remaining $13 billion of the bond will be provided to public pre-K-12 schools, California community colleges and the California State University system. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Campus, National, News
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March 2, 2:00 am
Looking into 3 UCLA clubs supporting Democratic presidential primary candidates
Of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in the primary election race, just three have official clubs at UCLA. From flyering on Bruin Walk to hosting debate watch parties, Bruins for Bernie, Bruins for Warren and Bruins for Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out March 1, have made efforts to drum up excitement on campus for their respective candidates. Read more...
Photo: Sen. Bernie Sanders from Vermont, Sen. Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg are the only 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who have had official clubs at UCLA, which may demonstrate which candidates have been able to resonate with college students. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)
National, News
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March 2, 1:59 am
Students, faculty speak on diversity among Democratic presidential candidates
This post was updated March 3 at 8:38 p.m. The decline in diversity in the Democratic presidential race reflects inherent issues in the primary process, UCLA faculty and students said. Read more...
California, News
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March 2, 1:58 am
Impacts of moving up California’s presidential primary election date
Moving up California’s primary date from June to March could create unintended consequences for upcoming elections, UCLA professors said. California will join 13 other states and American Samoa in voting on March 3, when 34% of the 3,979 delegates will be assigned to Democratic presidential candidates. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Daily Bruin)
News, UC
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February 28, 6:39 pm
UC Santa Cruz dismisses 54 striking graduate student workers over withheld grades
This post was updated March 1 at 5:56 p.m. UC Santa Cruz dismissed at least 54 graduate student workers from spring appointments Friday for withholding fall quarter grades, according to an emailed statement from UCSC media relations. Read more...
Photo: Fifty four graduate students received notice of dismissal for spring appointments Friday from UC Santa Cruz after failing to turn in fall 2019 grades. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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February 28, 1:26 am
Metro offers UCLA students cheaper transport compared to ride-hailing services
When most students want to go to Downtown Los Angeles, they might opt for a $15 Lyft in the interest of time, but public transit can offer a cheaper alternative. Read more...
Photo: Using Metro public transport may be more economical than ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft for UCLA students, who can take advantage of discounted Metro prices. (Daily Bruin file photo)