A quarterly fee increase referendum to support the Graduate Writing Center failed to pass in this year's graduate student government election, after voter turnout fell short of 10 percent by just seven votes, according to election officials. Read more...
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April 16, 10:42 pm
GSA referendum fails to pass due to low voter turnout
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April 16, 1:19 am
Student notetakers no longer to receive monetary stipends
By copying his notes for students with disabilities, Brian Tat earned $800 in four quarters – money he has used to pay for his own textbooks. Read more...
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April 16, 1:16 am
Graduate Writing Center awaits fate of referendum to alleviate deficit
The original version of this story contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. The Graduate Writing Center will no longer be able to hire graduate student writing consultants using “return-to-aid” funds, university officials said. Read more...
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April 15, 10:43 pm
UCLA officials unable to confirm safety of seven people in or en route to Boston during explosions
UCLA officials had not confirmed as of 10:30 p.m. the safety of seven people connected to the university who were either in Boston or en route to the city during Monday’s explosions at the 2013 Boston Marathon. Read more...
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April 15, 12:15 am
Obama’s 2014 budget proposal includes reforms of student aid programs
University of California students who depend on federal loans and grants may see changes to federal aid policies next year, in light of a new federal budget proposal. Read more...
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April 15, 12:13 am
Ashe Center opens new Saturday hours through spring quarter
Students with the sniffles during the weekend can now go to the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center on Saturdays for walk-in appointments. A new pilot program, which began April 6, extended the hours of the center to better accommodate the needs of students, said Dr. David Baron, executive director of the Ashe Center who also writes a column called “Ashe About Your Health” for the Daily Bruin. Read more...
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April 15, 12:11 am
UCLA hosts prospective students at third annual Bruin Day
Cynthia Ayala still had not decided which college to attend come fall, as she wandered UCLA’s many hills and walkways in Saturday’s overcast weather at Bruin Day. Read more...
Photo: Thousands of prospective UCLA students came to campus Saturday for the third annual Bruin Day, which is meant to show newly admitted students what the school has to offer through free tours, informational presentations and booths.