Student government candidates defended their platforms but made a point not to criticize each other at their annual debate. The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its annual candidate debate Thursday night. Read more...
Photo: Student government candidates spoke about their platforms and qualifications during their annual election debate. Of 15 positions, three are contested, including the USAC President seat. (Xuxin Zhang/Daily Bruin)
Vitamin D may help reduce the frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients, according to a recent study from UCLA. Researchers in the lab of Christopher DeGiorgio, a professor of neurology, found that epilepsy patients experienced moderately fewer seizure episodes after taking vitamin D pills. Read more...
Photo: Researchers in the lab of Christopher DeGiorgio, a professor of neurology, found that epilepsy patients experienced moderately fewer seizure episodes after taking vitamin D pills. (Daily Bruin file photo)
UCLA researchers designed a water vapor capture system that could purify industrial wastewater and agricultural runoff three times more efficiently than existing methods. The study, published in the April issue of Science Advance, was led by Yongho Sungtaek Ju, a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor. Read more...
Photo: Abolfazl Sadeghpour, a mechanical engineering graduate student, was a co-lead author of the study. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)
Westwood and Los Angeles community groups and government organizations connected homeless individuals with needed services at an event Wednesday. Westwood Connect Day, held at the Westwood Recreation Center, featured over 40 city, state, county and nonprofit organizations that provided free services such as food, haircuts and clothing to homeless individuals. Read more...
Photo: Members of Westwood and Los Angeles hosted a Connect Day at the Westwood Recreation Center on April 24 to help homeless people get access to essential services. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)
The Daily Bruin earned more than a dozen honors across several categories at a regional and national journalism competition in April. The Bruin received 20 Mark of Excellence honors from the Society of Professional Journalists. Read more...
Photo: The Daily Bruin received first-place and finalists honors for multiple areas in a journalism competition. Awards were presented by the Society of Professional Journalists. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
UCLA student groups will be offering physical and mental health education and consultations at a health fair for refugees in the area. The fair, hosted by the University Muslim Medical Association Volunteer Project, the Students Organize for Syria at UCLA and the Tiyya Foundation, will be held Saturday in South Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: From Students Organize for Syria at UCLA, co-President Serene Hadaya, co-President Venus Eltaki and Vice President Aya Ghoneum (left to right) are helping to host a community health fair for refugees. (Courtesy of Aya Ghoneum)
