This post was updated Jan. 31 at 5:13 p.m. The Sunset Canyon Recreation Center was evacuated due to structural damage caused by a lightning strike Thursday morning. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of UCLA Facilities Management)
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January 31, 12:29 pm
UCLA sees decrease in fall 2019 freshman applications by about 2 percent
UCLA received fewer freshman applications than last year for admission in fall 2019, according to data released Tuesday. The number of applicants decreased by about 2 percent, from 113,695 in 2018 to 111,266 in 2019, according to preliminary data released by the University of California Office of the President. Read more...
Photo: The number of applicants decreased by about 2 percent, from 113,695 in 2018 to 111,266 in 2019, according to preliminary data released by the University of California Office of the President. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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January 30, 11:57 pm
USAC uses surplus funds for own projects, leaves the rest for student applicants
This article was updated Dec. 1 at 1:25 p.m. Student government officials split surplus funding between their own projects and student groups. The Undergraduate Students Association Council received $424,885 in surplus funding to spend at its discretion. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council allocated $170,000 in surplus funding to its offices and $150,000 to programming funds. The remaining $104,885 will be allocated to student groups. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
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January 30, 12:17 am
Ethnic studies centers celebrate 50 years, look forward to continuing their work
UCLA’s four ethnic studies centers reflected on the progress they’ve made toward promoting diversity and inclusivity since their creation 50 years ago. Since their establishment in the 1960s, the American Indian Studies Center, Asian American Studies Center, Chicano Studies Research Center and Ralph J. Read more...
Photo: The Institute of American Cultures is the umbrella organization that encompasses the American Indian Studies Center, Asian American Studies Center, Chicano Studies Research Center and Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies. All four centers are celebrating 50 years of activism and promotion of diversity and inclusion. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)
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January 30, 12:11 am
Students hope Safe Ride extends hours amid continued improvement to the app
Students and administrators suggested that a campus van service extend its operating hours and refine its mobile application. The UCLA Safe Ride program allows students to call vans from 7 p.m. Read more...
Photo: Students said while they appreciate UCLA Safe Ride services, but felt they could be improved by extending hours and by further developing the UCLA Safe Ride app. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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January 29, 3:42 pm
GSA recap – Jan. 23
The Graduate Students Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets for forum every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Read more...
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January 29, 1:03 am
Veg Pledge encourages students to maintain sustainable diet for three weeks
Over three hundred students will follow a sustainable diet for three weeks as part of UCLA’s annual Veg Pledge. During Veg Pledge, which started Jan. 15, participants living on the Hill try a vegan or vegetarian diet until Feb. Read more...
Photo: (Clara Vamvulescu/Daily Bruin contributor)