Graduate students will have to pay 3.5 percent more on average for their university housing next year. UCLA Housing originally planned to increase average housing rates by 5, 4, 3.5 or 3 percent, but following a Jan. Read more...
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A Closer Look, Campus, News, Westwood
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February 7, 10:14 pm
Alumna awarded Medal of Courage for aiding victims of Las Vegas shooting
Brittany Speer and her family visited Las Vegas in October expecting to attend a country music concert. Instead, they found themselves in the midst of an unrelenting hail of gunfire. Read more...
Photo: Brittany Speer, a UCLA emergency medical technician and UCLA alumna, received the Medal of Honor for treating victims during an October shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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February 7, 10:13 pm
Bird scooters provide new mode of transportation around UCLA
Schuyler Poh has been waking up later since she started using electric scooters on campus to zip to class. Bird electric scooters connect to a mobile application that allows anyone with a phone and a valid driver’s license to access and ride the devices. Read more...
Photo: Several students have started using Bird electric scooters to get around campus. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
News, Science & Health, Video
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February 7, 4:19 pm
Video: UCLA scientists create biomechanic stingray
UCLA professor Ali Khademhosseini and his team have taken the first steps in integrating biological tissue with robotic systems. Read more...
Campus, News
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February 7, 12:36 am
On-campus organization connects first-generation students, alumni
As a first-generation college student, Juana Hernandez often struggled to find people she could identify with while studying at UCLA and after starting her career. “I felt no representation in books, curriculum, classroom. Read more...
Photo: The First Gen Alumni Network hosted its inaugural launch event Monday evening. The event featured alumni speakers, a musical performance and time for participants to network with one another. (Habeba Mostafa/Daily Bruin)
News, UC
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February 7, 12:23 am
UC helps form climate change coalition, aims to lower carbon footprint
The University of California announced Tuesday it is forming a coalition with other universities to help combat climate change. The University Climate Change Coalition consists of 13 North American research universities that have committed to advocating for a low-carbon future. Read more...
Photo: Members of UC3 will partner with businesses and regional governments to create a plan to help local communities cut carbon emissions, said UC President Janet Napolitano. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
National, News
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February 7, 12:22 am
Democratic congressional candidates share views at Hammer Museum forum
Democratic congressional candidates said Monday they think the Democratic Party may take back control of the House of Representatives in the next election. The Hammer Museum hosted “The 2018 Midterms: California’s Blue Wave” forum Monday night, which featured three Democratic candidates looking to unseat Republican incumbents. Read more...
Photo: Democratic candidates discussed immigration, healthcare, education and other policies at the Hammer Museum on Monday. (Sharon Zhen/Daily Bruin senior staff)