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January 26, 11:59 pm

UCLA alum oversees lab rats saving lives in sub-Saharan Africa

The young rats Cindy Fast handles as part of her research job in Tanzania have taken a liking to her necklace. The furry rodents nibble on the necklace as she inspects them to make sure they are healthy, happy and ready for training. Read more...

Photo: Cindy Fast, a UCLA alumna and researcher in Tanzania, trains rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis by teaching them to associate the smell of TNT or tuberculosis-positive mucus with a clicking noise that signals a food reward. (Anti-Personnel Landmines Detection Product Development)

News, UC

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January 26, 2:29 pm

UC Board of Regents approves 2.5 percent tuition increase

Students will have to pay $282 more in tuition after a vote by the governing board of the University of California. The UC Board of Regents approved the 2.5 percent tuition increase, the first in six years, as part of the budget for next year at its bimonthly meeting Thursday at UC San Francisco. Read more...

Photo: The University of California Board of Regents voted to increase tuition by about $300 at their January meeting at UC San Francisco. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)

News, UC

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January 26, 12:05 am

UC Regents recap – Jan. 25

The University of California Board of Regents discussed various construction projects, the UC’s legislative lobbying and efforts to support undocumented students on the first day of its January board meeting at UC San Francisco Wednesday. Read more...

Campus, News

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January 26, 12:05 am

Pastor speaks on reversing negative stereotypes of former gang members

The founder of a gang rehabilitation organization spoke to hundreds of students Tuesday night about his experiences working with former gang members. The University Catholic Center hosted Gregory Boyle at the Northwest Campus Auditorium on Tuesday night with UCLA Housing, the University Religious Conference at UCLA and the undergraduate student government Office of the President as co-sponsors. Read more...

Photo: Father Gregory Boyle, the founder of gang rehabilitation center Homeboy Industries, spoke to students and University Catholic Center members Tuesday night at an event hosted by UCLA. (Eda Gokcebay/Daily Bruin)

News, Westwood

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January 25, 11:57 pm

Westwood improvement association board experiences high turnover rate

About half of the board members of the Westwood Village Improvement Association resigned or left the association’s board of directors over the past year. The 13-member board leads Westwood’s business improvement district, which collects assessment fees from property owners in Westwood Village to provide services such as street maintenance and events. Read more...


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