Photographs showcasing the experiences of people with spinal cord injuries lined the walls of the Kerckhoff Art Gallery on Monday. Six artists who use wheelchairs because of spinal cord injuries took the photos for the exhibit, titled “At Eye Level.” The photographs were hung in the gallery at the eye level of a wheelchair user rather than at traditional gallery height, said Can Açıksöz, a co-organizer of the gallery and an anthropology professor. Read more...
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November 11, 1:22 am
‘Safety risk’: Westwood Chateau structural damage displaces some students
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 9:47 p.m. At least 12 students are being displaced from Westwood Chateau because of structural damage affecting their units. Read more...
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November 10, 9:37 pm
UCLA project researches healthcare with veterans who experienced homelessness
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 9:53 p.m. Robert Belie, a veteran who taught university students in China after serving in the United States Army, used to greet one of his students every day by wishing them a happy birthday. Read more...
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November 9, 6:02 pm
LuValle Commons and Jimmy’s Coffeehouse close indefinitely
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 9:32 p.m. LuValle Commons and Jimmy’s Coffeehouse have closed indefinitely because of a gas leak, according to signs posted outside the building Monday. A gas leak between LuValle Commons and the Public Affairs Building was reported Saturday evening and the gas was shut off, an ASUCLA spokesperson said in an emailed statement. Read more...
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November 8, 8:42 pm
CSC hosts Basic Needs Fair to address food insecurity, financial challenges
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 10:30 p.m. About one in three UCLA students have run out of food and couldn’t afford to buy more this year, according to the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey. Read more...
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November 5, 7:57 pm
USAC Recap – Nov. 3
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved guidelines for a textbook assistance program supported by a $50,000 grant and heard concerns about a community service funding denial at its Nov. Read more...
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November 4, 11:13 pm
UCLA students brave long lines, show political enthusiasm at on-campus vote centers
This post was updated Nov. 6 at 1:46 a.m. Hundreds of students stood in hour-long lines at UCLA vote centers to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s midterm election. Read more...