Wednesday, June 17

The UC flag is raised. The California State Legislature approved a budget Monday that increases the University’s funding by approximately $350 million for the upcoming fiscal year. (Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)

State legislature passes budget with funding increase for UC

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The California State Legislature approved a state budget Monday to increase the UC’s funding by approximately $350 million for the upcoming fiscal year. Legislators will negotiate with Gov.



Dancer University teaches local salsa, bachata classes students don’t want to drop

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After teaching Latin dances for 16 years, UCLA alumnus Nicole Gil is looking to build community in Westwood through new classes. Dancer University, a Los Angeles-based Latin dance organization, hosted a salsa and bachata class in Westwood on May 23.


UCLA men’s soccer commit named Gatorade Player of the Year

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A team’s success begins in the backline. And the Bruins’ new addition could be a key piece of this. Incoming UCLA men’s soccer commit defender Marcus Jackson was named the Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year on Wednesday, the highest individual honor of the sport at the high school level.


Keke Palmer announces 5-year residency with TFT, plans to spotlight student work

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This post was updated June 12 at 5:11 p.m. Keke Palmer is taking on a new role in Westwood. The Emmy Award winner announced Thursday morning that she will begin a five-year Artist in Residency program with UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, titled “From Blocking to Broadcast.” The program will go into effect during the 2026-27 academic year and is in collaboration with KeyTV, which Palmer co-founded in 2021.


Dental kit billing change attempts to address GI Bill gap for student veterans


Students reflect on housing experiences amid floods, policy changes


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Trump’s DEI crackdown: How federal pressure influences the UC, UCLA

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Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the halls of federal government agencies to K-12 schools.

What comes next for Westwood? Residents and experts offer solutions

GSA condemns conversion of Weyburn Terrace to undergraduate housing


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Academic student workers and graduate student researchers represented by the United Auto Workers union recently ended a nearly six-week strike in which they called for better working conditions and equitable wages. The contract stipulates pay increases for all workers – for some, pay increases of up to 80% – as well as anti-harassment policies and increased childcare support. However, the negotiations have struck controversy among some UAW members dissatisfied with the results of the contract. What are your thoughts on this issue? Submit View results without voting »