This post was updated Mar. 6 at 3:44 p.m. A federal proposal governing work-study programs may reduce funding to University of California students, a UC official said. Read more...
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March 1, 3:16 pm
UCLA students protest for comprehensive gun control laws
A nationwide political movement reached UCLA when students protested the lack of comprehensive gun control laws on campus Thursday afternoon. About 20 students gathered at Janss Steps to march around Royce Quad, chanting “Hey ho, hey ho, the NRA must go.” Sydney Sacker, a fourth-year communication student, said she organized the walkout on Facebook after being moved by Stoneman Douglas High School students advocating for gun control in Washington, D.C. Read more...
Photo: (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
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February 27, 1:45 am
Treasury secretary delivers lecture on economic policies, sanctions
This post was updated Feb. 28 at 7:43 p.m. Treasury Department secretary, Steven Mnuchin, announced Monday a new round of sanctions against Russia to be enacted within 30 days, and said he thinks recent tax cuts passed by Congress will result in increased economic growth in the U.S. Read more...
Photo: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (right) spoke about economic benefits of tax legislation enacted this year and shared his thoughts on sanctions as a tool for curtailing international human rights abuses. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin staff)
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February 26, 5:12 pm
UCLA says it will not penalize applicants for participation in protests
UCLA has joined nearly 50 other colleges and universities across the country to reassure applicants that participating in political protests will not affect their admission prospects. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Undergraduate Admission said disciplinary actions for students who participate in peaceful protests or civil actions will not jeopardize their admission or scholarships status. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 26, 3:32 pm
Union members protest Supreme Court case on nonunion fees
Union members protested a current Supreme Court case in front of Powell Library on Monday that will decide whether nonunion members should pay fees to unions. Read more...
Photo: Union members protested a Supreme Court case in front of Powell Library Monday. (Rachel Hefner/Daily Bruin)
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February 26, 7:58 am
Supreme Court denies Trump petition against DACA renewal ruling
The Supreme Court refused Monday to hear a petition from President Donald Trump’s administration challenging a lower court ruling that temporarily prevented it from ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Read more...
Photo: Students have joined protests in support of undocumented students over the past year. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
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February 23, 12:10 am
Federal policy cuts funding for projects under harassment investigation
The federal government announced earlier this month it will cut off funding for research projects with principal researchers who have committed or are under investigation for sexual harassment. Read more...
Photo: The National Science Foundation announced Feb. 8 it will require organizations it funds to report complaints of sexual harassment and added it would suspend or terminate an award if serious charges are made against personnel. (Daily Bruin file photo)