Tuesday, May 5

Ashe Center awarded for commitment to quality of LGBTQ health care services

A national advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals named the UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center a 2018 leader for its services to LGBTQ students on campus. Read more...

Photo: The Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index has previously listed UCLA as a top performer in LGBTQ healthcare, but on April 2, the survey found UCLA reached a higher level of providing healthcare to LGBTQ students and engaging in outreach and education programs. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Air Force ROTC assistant professor glides into retirement

Air Force Maj. Lenard Soriano presented a cadet with a 20 mm shell from an F-16 aircraft that he milled into a bottle opener to thank him for organizing his retirement ceremony. Read more...

Photo: Maj. Lenard Soriano, an assistant professor in UCLA Air Force ROTC, retired after 20 years. He joined UCLA’s ROTC in 2014. (Courtesy of Nicole Bessette)


Congressman Ted Lieu speaks in Westwood regarding Russia, campaign interference

The congressman who represents UCLA and Westwood said at an event Sunday he thinks the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election will help Democrats overturn Republican seats in the 2018 Congressional midterm election. Read more...

Photo: Congressman Ted Lieu and Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, spoke at an event at the Hammer Museum about Trump’s awareness of Russian interference and the future of Robert Mueller’s investigation. The panel was moderated by Ian Masters, a journalist and radio show host. (Ryan Leou/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Judicial board rules against reconsidering Justin Jackson’s IVP candidacy

The Undergraduate Students Association Council Judicial Board ruled in favor of the USAC Election Board after reviewing a petition claiming the election board unfairly disqualified a candidate. Read more...

Photo: The USAC Judicial Board held hearings Friday night to determine whether the election board violated the election code by disqualifying a candidate. (Nathan Smith/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC Judicial Board discusses Justin Jackson’s disqualification in hearing

The Undergraduate Students Association Council Judicial Board conducted a hearing Friday on a petition that claimed the election board’s decision to disqualify a candidate violated his right to an equal opportunity to run. Read more...

Photo: Justin Jackson, who was disqualified for submitting his candidate application form late, attended a judicial board hearing Friday. (Nathan Smith/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Metro releases renderings for Westwood stations in Purple Line Extension

New renderings of the Los Angeles Metro Purple Line Extension into Westwood show the stops will be built from concrete and stainless steel and feature glass overhangs and standard Metro signage. Read more...

Photo: One of the Westwood stations for the Los Angeles Metro Purple Line extension project will be located at the intersection of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards. Both Westwood stations will be built from concrete and stainless steel and feature glass overhangs. (Courtesy of Los Angeles Metro)