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September 11, 6:02 pm

UCLA, Duke study finds detailed journalism affects local infrastructure spending

A UCLA and Duke University study found that reading high-information local journalism is correlated with support for funding local infrastructure. The study, conducted by Megan Mullin – a professor of public policy at UCLA – and Andrew Trexler – a doctoral candidate at Duke University – illustrates how local news can contribute positively to the health of infrastructure, said Trexler. Read more...

Photo: The Luskin School of Public Affairs is pictured. Megan Mullin, a professor of public policy within the Luskin School, conducted a study in collaboration with a Duke University doctoral candidate that showed detailed journalism is correlated with positive support for local infrastructure. (Daily Bruin file photo)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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September 8, 9:33 pm

Bruin MimiQ Soong reflects on her role, journey to Miss Taiwanese American Queen

This post was updated Sept. 29 at 11:42 p.m. MimiQ Soong is making waves as the 2023-2024 Miss Taiwanese American Queen. Miss Taiwanese American is an annual competition hosted by the Taiwan Center of Greater Los Angeles dedicated to “empowering women and embodying the beauty within,” according to the competition’s website. Read more...

Photo: MimiQ Soong poses for a picture as the Miss Taiwanese American queen. The second-year world arts and culture student was named as queen through the 2024-2025 school year. (Courtesy of MimiQ Soong)

A Closer Look, Academics, Higher Education, International, News

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September 2, 6:49 pm

LGBTI protections expand as public acceptance grows, Williams Institute finds

Social acceptance correlates strongly with legal protections for LGBTI individuals, according to a new report from the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. Researchers analyzed a variety of factors to categorize countries by their stages of LGBTI protection, a process detailed in the report. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Law is pictured. The Williams Institute, UCLA’s research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law, recently published a study examining social acceptance and legal protections for LGBTI individuals. (Daily Bruin file photo)

A Closer Look, Campus, News

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August 30, 3:46 pm

UCLA announces ASUCLA meal swipes will only be accepted at lunch hours weekdays

This post was updated Sept. 9 at 11:41 a.m. UCLA Housing announced a new policy on Friday that makes meal swipes only accepted at ASUCLA locations during weekday lunch hours.  Starting this fall, meal swipes will no longer be accepted for breakfast, dinner or weekends at ASUCLA affiliated restaurants, according to an email to students living on campus from UCLA Housing. Read more...

Photo: Panda Express, an ASUCLA restaurant, is pictured. Meal swipes will only be accepted at ASUCLA locations during lunch hours weekdays, starting this fall. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)

A Closer Look, Campus

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August 26, 10:53 pm

UCLA California admission statistics

Key Takeaways Los Angeles County contributes about 25% of all first-year enrollees and 46% of all transfer enrollees. Applicants from private high schools had a slightly higher admission rate of 11.58% compared to 9.50% for public high school students. Read more...

A Closer Look, News, Science & Health

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August 26, 12:53 pm

Student Stroke Team offers assistance in early stroke detection, patient care

In the relentless rhythm of the Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Fiona Harley found herself paged four times in a single day to serve as the “eyes and ears” on a stroke case. Read more...

Photo: Stroke Team members pose in front of UCLA’s Mobile Stroke Unit – the first one in California. The MSU offers exceptional access to immediate diagnosis and treatment of stroke before reaching the hospital. (Courtesy of Allison Peng)


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