From how COVID-19 is impacting voters to the history of the mail-in voting, explore the Daily Bruin’s guide for the 2020 election. Read more...
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National
National, News
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October 16, 10:58 pm
Increased use of mail-in voting could cause delays, improve voter turnout
The increase in the number of mail-in ballots could delay election results by several weeks but may also give voters more flexibility, UCLA faculty and students said. Read more...
California, National, News
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October 16, 10:58 pm
UCLA faculty discuss what mail-in voting will look like for the upcoming election
California’s new universal mail-in voting program could increase voter turnout but may prove difficult to conduct, UCLA faculty said. To cope with the coronavirus pandemic, California Gov. Read more...
Photo: California’s universal mail-in voting may be difficult to conduct as the state faces hurdles, yet it may increase voter turnout, UCLA faculty said. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
National, News
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October 16, 10:56 pm
UCLA faculty, students say pandemic may alter way people vote in 2020 and beyond
The COVID-19 pandemic may impact both the 2020 election and permanently change the way elections are held in the United States, UCLA faculty and students said. Read more...
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Campus, National, News, Science & Health
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October 15, 4:53 pm
UCLA researchers’ more efficient, less expensive COVID-19 test authorized by FDA
UCLA received an emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration last week to conduct a fast and cheap COVID-19 test. The new test, called SwabSeq, can return results in 12 to 24 hours, said Sri Kosuri, an associate chemistry and biochemistry professor who helped develop the technology. Read more...
Photo: SwabSeq is a new COVID-19 test developed by UCLA researchers. The test is cheaper, produces results faster and removes many logistical challenges for mass testing. (Courtesy of Octant)
A Closer Look, National, News
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September 9, 4:32 pm
Incoming international students face struggles amid new ICE policies
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement rescinded their policy barring international students who only take online classes from entering the U.S., Oscar Basuyaux celebrated. But 10 days later, when he learned that the recision did not apply to incoming international students like himself, he was crushed. Read more...
Photo: A July 24 Immigration and Customs Enforcement order prevents incoming international students, like Oscar Basuyaux, taking a full online course load from entering the U.S this fall. (Photo by Sakshi Joglekar/Daily Bruin, Photo illusutration by Emily Dembinski/ Illustrations director)
National, News
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August 29, 4:42 pm
Earlier census deadline may underrepresent low-income individuals, people of color
The 2020 Census’ accelerated timeline may harm low-income individuals and people of color, UCLA faculty said. The census is a nationwide survey that counts the total number of persons in the U.S. Read more...
Photo: The 2020 Census date may undercount people of color and low-income communities, UCLA professors said. (Nico Hy/Daily Bruin)