Tuesday, May 13

Student leaders seek new home for Basic Needs Redistribution Center after eviction notice

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 11:42 p.m. The Basic Needs Redistribution Center, which provides free school supplies and other items to students, was slated for eviction from the basement of the Student Activities Center in August. Read more...

Photo: The Basic Needs Redistribution Center houses school supplies and clothing in the basement of the Student Activities Center. The center was going to move into the Graduate Student Association’s study space after being evicted, but the GSA pulled out of the deal Thursday. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)



‘Westwood Wander’-themed First Thursdays kicks off October season

Thousands of students gathered in Westwood Village on Oct. 3 for “Westwood Wander,” the latest installment of UCLA First Thursdays. The evening opened at Broxton Plaza: a newly pedestrianized area that was turned into an interactive center with games, picture opportunities and the distribution of limited-edition First Thursdays T-shirts. Read more...

Photo: People wearing blue “UCLA FIRST THURSDAYS” shirts pose for a photo. The first First Thursdays event of the academic year was held at the now-pedestrian-only Broxton Plaza on Oct. 3. (Courtesy of UCLA)


Petitioners continue seeking employment expansion for undocumented students

This post was updated Oct. 15 at 5:29 p.m. An appeals court judge denied a request to order the UC to hire undocumented students. Jeffry Umaña Muñoz and Iliana Perez filed a lawsuit against the University on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Protesters rally in support of undocumented UC students. An appeals court judge denied a petition for an order that would reverse the UC policy banning undocumented students from holding on-campus employment (Daily Bruin file photo).


Lebanese Student Association hosts vigil honoring those affected by recent attacks

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 11:12 p.m. Around 50 people gathered in Bruin Plaza on Thursday night to commemorate lives lost in Lebanon. The vigil, hosted by the Lebanese Student Association, comes after Israel invaded southern Lebanon to target Hezbollah, a Lebanese political party and militant group that is firing rockets into northern Israel, according to the Associated Press. Read more...

Photo: Students gather at a vigil for Lebanon in Bruin Plaza hosted by the Lebanese Students Association on Thursday. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA’s annual Westwood Block Party kickstarts school year, highlights community

UCLA hosted the annual Westwood Village Block Party with games, local food vendors and merchandise on Sept. 22. The block party included activities such as a ferris wheel and a bounce house, while providing students with discounted food and merchandise from both UCLA and surrounding Westwood businesses. Read more...

Photo: Students gather in the streets of Westwood Village for the 2024 Block Party. The event brought over 10,000 Bruins to the village for games, food and local vendors. (Shiv Patel/Daily Bruin senior staff).


Annual UCLA Volunteer Day brings thousands together to serve, build community

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 12:16 p.m. Students and community members woke up early to participate in UCLA’s annual Volunteer Day on Saturday. Approximately 2,000 Bruins registered to volunteer at 37 locations across Los Angeles and the United States, according to a written statement from UCLA Media Relations. Read more...

Photo: Mathew Dinh (center) and Yuvraj Walia (right), walk around Westwood with other students, collecting trash as part of UCLA’s annual Volunteer Day on Saturday.



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