This post was updated Sept. 13 at 5:37 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...
News, Student Government
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August 29, 5:05 pm
USAC recap – August 28
National, News
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August 29, 4:18 pm
At fundraiser, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg discusses platform
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg pitched his bid for the White House to supporters at a fundraiser in Hollywood on Tuesday. Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, made a campaign stop in Los Angeles where he greeted over 1,000 supporters at the AVALON Hollywood nightclub to talk about his policies. Read more...
Photo: Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg took the stage to pitch his platform during a fundraiser at the AVALON Hollywood nightclub Tuesday. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
News, Science & Health
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August 25, 11:35 pm
Four-year research collaboration results in potentially lifesaving implantable kidney
An artificial implantable kidney may pave the way for a new treatment for millions of people with chronic kidney disease. A four-year research collaboration between UCLA and the University of Arkansas created a prototype artificial kidney able to purify human blood and remove its waste products without the need for dialysate, a solution that is typically used for kidney dialysis. Read more...
Crime, News, UC
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August 25, 11:34 pm
UCOP’s revised SVSH policy expands on live hearing processes, accuser protections
The University of California Office of the President revised its sexual violence and sexual harassment policy Aug. 1, which detailed a new structure for investigating complaints. Read more...
Photo: Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California, announced revisions to the University Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy earlier this month. Changes detailed a new structure for investigating complaints. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Campus, Crime, News, UC
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August 25, 11:34 pm
UCLA potentially unfairly pursues misconduct allegations against Hill resident
This post was updated Sept. 24 at 1:57 p.m. UCLA pursued student misconduct allegations against an alleged victim of an on-campus assault during a student conduct meeting Friday. Read more...
Photo: Alethea Sung-Miller, a third-year electrical engineering student, claims she was the victim of an alleged assault in Delta Terrace. She fears UCLA is casting her as the assailant in the incident and unfairly threatening her student status, she said. (James Schaap/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Westwood
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August 25, 11:26 pm
Council votes to draft changes to Village zoning policies to revitalise business
Westwood Village may see changes to its zoning regulations, often claimed to be a major factor for vacancy in the Village by local stakeholders. A Los Angeles City Council committee voted Aug. Read more...
Photo: Westwood Village may see its zoning regulations changed in an effort to lower its 21% vacancy rate. A Los Angeles City Council committee gave the go-ahead to start drafting amendments Aug. 13. (James Schaap/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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August 25, 11:01 pm
Student graduates from Geffen School of Medicine, hopes to serve remote communities
This post was updated Aug. 27 at 8:33 p.m. When he wasn’t in school, Omar Viramontes would spend his time picking grapes and selling produce to help his family. Read more...
Photo: Omar Viramontes, a recent graduate of the David Geffen School of Medicine, attributes his motivation and drive to the sacrifices his parents made when they moved from Mexico to the Central Valley. (Courtesy of Omar Viramontes, MD)