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April 4, 2:13 am

New campus dining website sparks criticism from students

Students reacted strongly to a newly redesigned web page for campus dining hours and menus as they returned from spring break. The new page was introduced week one of spring quarter to better align the UCLA Dining website with other campus web pages, according to a written statement from UCLA Housing. Read more...

Photo: The newly redesigned UCLA Dining website is pictured. Students criticized the new design changes for its inaccessibility and inaccuracies. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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April 1, 7:45 pm

‘Spreading the joy’: Neil Pal embraces, shares Punjabi culture through dhol performances

This post was updated April 1 at 10:5 p.m. As colorful sarees and embroidered kurtas filled the dance floor, wedding guests danced to the beat of Bollywood music and Neil Pal’s dhol. Read more...

Photo: Neil Pal plays the dhol. The second-year computer science and linguistics student plays the traditional Punjabi instrument at UCLA cultural events, weddings and baraats. (Courtesy of Saahas for Cause)

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March 31, 11:46 pm

Celebrating women in science: UCLA symposium marks 20 years of stem cell center

This post was updated April 6 at 11:31 p.m. Scientists and students gathered for the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center’s inaugural Women in Stem Cell Science Symposium on March 6. Read more...

Photo: Scientists and students gathered for the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center’s inaugural Women in Stem Cell Science Symposium. (Jeannie Kim/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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March 31, 3:01 pm

David Geffen School of Medicine awards students, staff for community initiatives

This post was updated April 4 at 1:10 a.m. The David Geffen School of Medicine handed out awards March 14 to celebrate student and staff organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to the medical school’s mission. Read more...

Photo: The Cultural North Star recognizes people working together to help transform the community at the David Geffen School of Medicine, awarding $5,000 to the recognized organizations for them to use at their discretion. (Courtesy of Todd Cheney)

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March 13, 11:03 pm

Melanin and Medicine seeks to open doors, community for pre-health Black students

Melanin and Medicine began in 2019 as a way for Black students at UCLA pursuing health care careers to support each other. But the club quickly expanded its mission – evolving into a nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting Black pre-health students and the greater Los Angeles community, said Laila Harris, the group’s chair of cardiology and assistant project service director. Read more...

Photo: The board of Melanin and Medicine at UCLA is pictured. The organization, founded in 2019, aims to support Black pre-health students and the greater Los Angeles community. (Courtesy of Laila Harris)

A Closer Look, California, Higher Education, News, UC

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March 13, 9:20 pm

UC faces over $270M in proposed budget cuts, threatening personnel and programs

Experts said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to the University could harm student enrollment and education quality. The UC is facing over $270 million in budget cuts for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which could lead to reductions in course offerings and academic support services, according to the UC website. Read more...

Photo: The California state capitol is pictured. Experts said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget cuts to the UC could harm student enrollment and education quality. (Courtesy of Alex Proimos/Wikimedia Commons)


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