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September 4, 2:23 pm

UCLA students awarded Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

This post was updated Sept. 4 at 10:48 p.m. Two UCLA students earned a scholarship for excellence in public service and leadership. The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, also called the Voyager Scholarship, was founded by former President Barack Obama’s family and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to support third-year college students who demonstrate exceptional intellectual curiosity and commitment toward careers in public service, according to the scholarship’s website. Read more...

Photo: Laila Wheeler (left) and Durriya Ahmed (right) are pictured. Wheeler and Ahmed, who are both rising third-year students, both won Obama-Chesky scholarships this year. (From left to right: Courtesy of Laila Wheeler and Courtesy of Durriya Ahmed)

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August 30, 2:18 pm

Former Bruins support picket line amid SAG-AFTRA strike

This post was updated Sept. 4 at 10:56 p.m. Recently graduated UCLA writers and actors expressed support for the SAG-AFTRA strike. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists began the strike July 14 following an unsatisfactory negotiation with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on its latest contract, according to the TV/Theatrical/Streaming strike order. Read more...

Photo: People hold signs during the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strike. The UCLA community showed support for writers and actors participating in the strike. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)

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August 19, 8:10 pm

UCLA food trucks to remain a dining option for 2023-2024 school year

UCLA has announced that food trucks will remain on campus for the next academic year in light of staffing shortages at on-campus dining halls. The trucks – which offer meals in exchange for a coupon worth one meal swipe obtainable at residence hall front desks – were first introduced in response to staffing shortages at UCLA Dining after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: A food truck is pictured outside of Rieber Hall. The food trucks were first introduced after staffing shortages in the on-campus dining halls. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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August 14, 12:42 pm

Visiting scholar finds hidden treasures in little details of manuscripts

This post was updated Sept. 21 at 1:17 p.m. For many medieval and early Renaissance scholars, manuscripts serve as the gospel for research and learning. Tomislav Matic, a visiting scholar at UCLA, finds that scribbles in the margins are also interesting. Read more...

Photo: Visiting scholar Tomislav Matic (center) presents about Bishop John Vitez at UCLA. Also pictured is Director of the Center for Early Global Studies Zrinka Stahuljak (left) and Consul General of the Republic of Croatia in Los Angeles Renee Pea. (Courtesy of Tomislav Matic)

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August 9, 2:33 pm

The DownTo app aims to help users connect and befriend those around them

A new app marketed by two students allows Bruins to connect across campus and Westwood. DownTo is a location-based social media platform that notifies users when their friends are in the same area as they are. Read more...

Photo: The Powell library is pictured. The new app allows users to see when their friends are at popular spots on campus, allowing them to meet them in person. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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