Monday, March 30

Socialist Students UCLA holds event criticizing UC free speech trend

Students at a Friday event said they think the University of California has historically suppressed free speech and called on the university to help peacefully protest far-right speakers that visit campus. Read more...

Photo: Socialist Students UCLA held “Free Speech: The UC’s History of Hypocrisy” in Boelter Hall on Friday in response to UCLA’s free speech events last week. (Eda Gokcebay/Daily Bruin)


Vending machine with safe sex, health products installed in Ackerman

Students will now be able to access a vending machine on campus that provides birth control products, condoms and school supplies. Associated Students UCLA and the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center partnered with UCLA Vending Services to install the vending machine in Ackerman A-Level on Thursday. Read more...

Photo: A new vending machine that sells condoms, Plan B pills and school supplies was installed at Ackerman A-level on Thursday. (Kathy Zhou/Daily Bruin)




Former lecturer Keith Fink criticizes UCLA’s treatment of free speech

Several dozen students attended a presentation Wednesday night given by Keith Fink, an attorney and a former lecturer in the Department of Communication whose appointment was terminated in June. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA communication lecturer Keith Fink spoke about how he thinks UCLA limits free speech at an event hosted by Young Americans for Freedom. (Erin Rice/Daily Bruin)


EDI office hosts panel to discuss on-campus freedom of speech

Legal experts and academics engaged in open dialogue about freedom of speech on campus at an event Wednesday. UCLA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion held a panel called “CrossCheck Live: Campus Speech” at Pauley Pavilion, which was part of “Free Speech 101: UCLA’s Week on Freedom of Speech,” hosted by the EDI office to present a variety of viewpoints on campus speech. Read more...

Photo: A panel featuring legal experts and professors from various universities Wednesday debated issues surrounding hate speech, censorship and academic freedom at colleges. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin)


Dashew Center opens new space for studying, student ambassador office hours

Students can schedule office hours with student ambassadors, do homework and grab coffee and snacks at a new weekly study hall on campus. The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars opened a study space at Tom Bradley International Hall this quarter. Read more...

Photo: A new study space equipped with snacks, tables and student ambassador office hours opened this quarter at Tom Bradley International Hall. Though the center’s programming is mainly geared towards international students, both international and domestic students are free to use the study hall. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)



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