Saturday, October 17

History, African American studies professor appointed as director of Bunche Center

A UCLA history and African American studies professor has been appointed as the new director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies. Kelly Lytle Hernández, the Bunche Center’s interim director and a leading expert on immigration, race and mass incarceration, will start the position of director this July. Read more...

Photo: Kelly Lytle Hernández, a UCLA History and African American studies professor, has been appointed as director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)


Report finds debt distribution skewed toward students of color, low-income

A recent report showed low-income students and students of color graduate with a disproportionate amount of debt. The study, published by University of California Student Association and The Institute for College Access & Success last month, showed student debt distribution is skewed toward low-income families and students of color, despite the UC’s extensive financial aid programs. Read more...

Photo: (Mavis Zeng/Daily Bruin)


USAC announces ballot, 17 candidates running with another’s eligibility pending

Undergraduate student government officials announced the election ballot for the upcoming student government elections during their meeting Tuesday. This year’s ballot features 17 candidates, with one additional candidate’s eligibility pending. Read more...

Photo: Undergraduate student government officials announced the election ballot for the upcoming elections during a meeting Tuesday. (MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)


Tree falls on Kelton Avenue, damaging apartment building

A tree fell onto an apartment on Kelton Avenue early Wednesday morning, damaging the exterior of the building. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call on the 500 block of Kelton Avenue at 12:44 a.m. Read more...

Photo: A tree fell on an apartment complex on Kelton Avenue, damaging the structure’s exterior, early Wednesday morning. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)



Candidates announced for second North Westwood Neighborhood Council election

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council released a list of candidates for its upcoming election. The council represents Westwood Village, the North Village and UCLA campus. The NWWNC elected an interim board in October following a vote to subdivide Westwood. Read more...

Photo: The North Westwood Neighborhood Council, which represents Westwood Village, the North Village and UCLA Campus, released a list of candidates for its upcoming election. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA instructor leads study finding carcinogenic metals in popular African alcohol

A group of researchers led by a UCLA instructor has identified several toxic metals in sachet alcohol, a popular form of alcohol in Uganda. Many of these metals, including lead, arsenic and chromium, are known to cause cancer. Read more...

Photo: Ochan Otim, a chemistry instructor for UCLA Extension, led a group of researchers that identified toxic metals in sachet alcohol, a popular type of alcohol in Uganda. (Courtesy of UCLA Extension)