Some UCLA students and faculty said they are concerned about the new Secretary of Education’s past policy positions. The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Betsy DeVos, a businesswoman and charter school advocate, Feb. Read more...
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February 23, 1:26 am
Returning UCLA student remembered for passion for social activism
Constance Cheeks was one of the first black students to attend an all-white Virginia high school in 1968. Her school experience motivated her to continue her activism at UCLA, more than 40 years later. Read more...
Photo: Constance Cheeks, who returned to UCLA last year to pursue a degree in African American studies and continue her activist efforts, died of bone cancer Jan. 28. (Frank To/Daily Bruin)
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February 23, 1:24 am
UCLA Early Care and Education task force to enact changes in leadership
A UCLA Early Care and Education task force recommended that UCLA hire a new executive director for the center with strong communication skills, respect for colleagues and evidence of leadership skills. Read more...
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February 22, 3:36 pm
Potential LA City Council members hold debate for District 5
Candidates for the Los Angeles City Council District 5 seat debated homelessness, business development and other Westwood issues Tuesday night. Challengers Jesse Creed and Mark Herd attacked incumbent Councilmember Paul Koretz’s record on city council items, while Koretz emphasized his experience and successes working with the city. Read more...
Photo: Jesse Creed and Mark Herd (left), candidates for LA City Council District 5, debated Westwood issues, including homelessness and business development, with incumbent Councilmember Paul Koretz (right) at a community forum Tuesday. (Jacob Preal/Daily Bruin) Photo credit: Jacob Preal
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February 21, 10:27 pm
Former advisor to Israeli ambassador and alumnus talks Obama policies
A former advisor of President Barack Obama’s ambassador to Israel defended Obama’s legacy in Israel on Tuesday. Scott Lasensky, a UCLA alumnus, served as a senior advisor to Ambassador Daniel Shapiro, where he worked to improve public engagement and policy advising in Israel. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Scott Lasensky, an advisor to Obama’s ambassador to Israel, said he thinks the administration should have been more transparent about Obama’s support for Israel. (Angelina Ruiz/Daily Bruin)
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February 20, 11:30 pm
Greek life members attend conference to develop future plans, unity
Leaders of the Greek life community attended a conference on leadership and community building last weekend. Between Feb. 10 and 12, about 84 Greek life members attended the first UCLA Greek Organizations Leadership and Development Academy in 15 years. Read more...
Photo: Attendees of the Bruin Greek Organizations Leadership and Development Academy worked to build community across different councils during a conference between Feb. 10 and 12. (Courtesy of Lindsey Goldstein)
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February 17, 2:51 am
Students abroad in South Africa witness racial representation protests
Nicole Nordstrom heard faint protests from her bedroom window when she was getting ready to go to class at the University of Cape Town in October. Read more...
Photo: Demonstrators gathered at the University of Cape Town in October to protest tuition increases and the disproportionately low number of black students in higher education. (Courtesy photo of Nicole Nordstrom)