Tuesday, September 1

Alumnus Ali Maisam Nazary educates about Taliban takeover, crisis from new role

This post was updated Oct. 11 at 2:55 p.m. When the Taliban overtook Afghanistan on Aug. 15, UCLA alumnus Ali Maisam Nazary stepped into a new position as the head of foreign relations for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan. Read more...

Photo: Ali Maisam Nazary is working with the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan to work toward reestablishing democracy in the country and removing terrorist groups from power. As head of foreign relations for the NRF, Nazary says there is more to resistance than military action. (Courtesy of Ali Maisam Nazary)



‘A Ver: Revisioning Art History’ series earns nominations for Latino Book Awards

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 2:43 p.m. Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences. Read more...

Photo: Ella Maria Diaz authored “José Montoya,” the latest book in the “A Ver” series produced by the Chicano Studies Research Center. Diaz had previously been familiar with Montoya and his work because of an earlier book she had written about the Royal Chicano Air Force, an art collective Montoya helped found. (Courtesy of Ella Maria Diaz)


Grupo Folklórico to premiere upcoming Fiesta Mexicana virtually

Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences. Grupo Folklórico’s annual Fiesta Mexicana plans to premiere this month in a prerecorded format. Read more...

Photo: Usually presented as an in-person performance at the end of the academic year, Grupo Folklórico’s Fiesta Mexicana has been recorded and will be screened as an online performance for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)


Latino scientific researchers reflect on achievements, importance of mentorship

Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences. Stephanie Correa didn’t know she wanted to be a researcher at first. Read more...

Photo: Latina and Latino researchers in the sciences, such as assistant professor Stephanie Correa, reflect on their accomplishments and the importance of mentorship in shaping their careers. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)


Bruins work together for 1st in-person Volunteer Day since 2019

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 10:43 p.m. About 1,500 students and alumni across the Los Angeles area and the globe came together Saturday for the first in-person UCLA Volunteer Day since 2019. Read more...

Photo: Over a thousand students and alumni participated in the Volunteer Day 2021, the 13th iteration of the annual event. Students chose from more than 40 organizations to volunteer with around Los Angeles and beyond. (Courtesy of Mominah Subhan)


Students face long lines, wait times at dining halls amid staffing shortage

This post was updated Sept. 26 at 11:52 p.m. A staffing shortage has led to long lines and extensive wait times in dining halls around campus as students move back onto the Hill. Read more...

Photo: As a result of short staffing on the Hill, students have been encouraged to exchange their swipes to be able to purchase food from food trucks invited to help reduce the long lines. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin)



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