UCLA officials recently instituted new policies to increase compliance with the campus’ tobacco-free policy, drawing mixed reactions from the UCLA community. Read more...
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November 4, 1:26 am
UCLA implements new measures to increase compliance with tobacco ban
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November 4, 12:59 am
Chancellor Block addresses issues including diversity, Napolitano’s visit
Every quarter, the Daily Bruin editorial board meets with Chancellor Gene Block to discuss issues affecting campus and to better understand university policy. On Friday, the board held its fall meeting with Block and covered issues ranging from campus diversity, University of California President Janet Napolitano’s visit to campus and recent campus protests advocating for and against affirmative action. Read more...
Photo: Chancellor Gene Block talks to Daily Bruin Editor-in-Chief Jillian Beck at Friday’s meeting with the Daily Bruin editorial board.
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November 4, 12:58 am
Students honor domestic abuse victims in awareness walk at UCLA
Danielle Herrera walked in silence Saturday morning to honor her mother, a survivor of domestic violence. The second-year psychology student said her father often abused her mother when they were together, but the strength she has shown is an inspiration to Herrera. Read more...
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November 1, 1:34 am
Undocumented student motivated by legal inadequacies
Vlad Stoicescu-Ghica crams his schedule with jobs and internships on his quest to become an attorney like his mother used to be in his home country of Romania. Read more...
Photo: Vlad Stoicescu-Ghica, a third-year political science student, is one of approximately 900 undocumented students in the University of California system. Motivated by the inadequacies in the legal system he and his family faced after moving from Romania, he hopes to become an attorney.
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November 1, 1:21 am
UCLA groups organize walk for domestic violence awareness
Student groups will help host a silent walk around campus on Saturday as part of a worldwide event to honor people who have experienced domestic violence. Read more...
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November 1, 1:13 am
ASUCLA considers proposal to install sleep pods
The Associated Students UCLA Board of Directors is currently considering a proposal to install between seven and 11 sleep pods in Ackerman Union – a plan that has provoked mixed reactions from the UCLA community. Read more...
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October 31, 1:53 am
Smoking ban ignites uncertainty about e-cigarettes
Even though UCLA’s tobacco-free policy prohibits electronic cigarettes, fourth-year history student Jeremy Reynolds continues to use them on campus. Reynolds, a former tobacco smoker, said they help him curb his addiction to regular tobacco cigarettes. Read more...