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November 20, 2:57 pm

UCLA community members consider potential implications of 2022 midterm elections

UCLA community members expressed uncertainty about the balance of political power within Congress following the results of the 2022 midterm elections. Midterm results have aligned more closely than expected with the party of the current president despite the Biden administration facing low approval ratings and high inflation, according to CNBC. Read more...

Photo: Kamala Harris speaks at a Get Out the Vote rally. The 2022 midterm elections saw mixed results, with some gains for Republicans while Democrats also overperformed expectations. (Anika Chakrabarti/Photo editor)

A Closer Look, News

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November 14, 12:12 am

Augmented reality textbook makes math more engaging for children

An unexpected hobby picked up during COVID-19 quarantine can sometimes change your life. Simone Jensen, a fourth-year mathematics student at the University of St Andrews who studied abroad at UCLA during the 2021-2022 school year, brought her hobby to life by teaching herself how to code an augmented reality-based app. Read more...

Photo: Left to right: Emma Howes, Akshal Mittal and Simone Jensen, pictured. (Courtesy of Emma Howes)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Westwood

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November 8, 10:03 pm

First Thursdays event celebrates Friendsgiving with cooking tips at block party

Hundreds of students and UCLA community members celebrated the start of November with a Friendsgiving dinner, cooking competitions and other autumn activities at this month’s First Thursdays event. Read more...

Photo: UCLA and Westwood community members write on a poster at November’s First Thursdays event. First Thursdays aim to reconnect the university and local businesses after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Neha Krishnakumar/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, National, News

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November 7, 12:00 am

UCLA community discusses key issues ahead of midterm election

The results of the upcoming Tuesday midterm elections hinge on important issues such as the economy, crime and civil rights, according to UCLA students and faculty. Read more...

Photo: A computer with information about the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral election is pictured. UCLA community members discussed key issues at stake in the 2022 midterm elections. (Ilan Berdy/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, Higher Education, News

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November 1, 10:25 pm

Vice provost for enrollment management to retire with legacy of expanding access

Youlonda Copeland-Morgan knows how education can change someone’s life. In 2012, when she received interest from UCLA, Copeland-Morgan joined the Division of Enrollment Management to give back to her community by expanding access to college admission preparation for underserved schools. Read more...

Photo: Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, former vice provost for enrollment management, pictured. Copeland-Morgan spearheaded and supported several efforts at UCLA to improve accessibility, equity and resources for students. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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