University police are searching for a man who stole packages from the UCLA’s University Village Apartments in Sawtelle on Wednesday morning. The man pulled out a box cutter and threatened to kill a witness who caught him taking packages from the apartments, according to a UCPD alert. Read more...
Crime, News
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December 9, 4:06 pm
UCPD searching for man who stole packages from UCLA apartments in Sawtelle
Campus, Crime, News
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December 7, 4:03 pm
UCLA faculty reflects on fatal stabbing of USC neuroscience professor
UCLA professors said recent attacks against faculty on campus and at the University of Southern California would not affect how they interact with students. USC neuroscience professor Bosco Tjan died last Friday after being stabbed in his office. Read more...
Photo: Students gathered in Bruin Plaza after the murder of UCLA professor William Klug in June. In the wake of the murder of a neuroscience professor at the University of Southern California, some observers drew parallels to the UCLA incident (Stephanie Choy/Daily Bruin)
News, Student Government
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December 4, 10:34 pm
USAC recap – fall quarter 2016
This post was updated on Dec. 7 at 2:45 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association council holds meetings in Kerckhoff Hall every Tuesday to discuss their goals. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
News, UC
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December 4, 9:58 pm
Napolitano, Californian college leaders urge Pell Grant legislation
Congress is running out of time to pass legislation that would expand the federal government’s largest financial aid program. The House and the Senate have until Friday to pass a funding proposal to restore year-round Pell Grants to help students cover the cost of summer classes. Read more...
Photo: Low-income students at the University of California and other higher education institutions could have access to more financial aid year-round if Congress acts by the end of this week to expand the Pell grant program. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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December 4, 9:47 pm
Bruin Shelter fundraises to continue providing for homeless students
Bruin Shelter is raising $20,000 to continue operating, in a campaign called “Race for 20K.” The shelter, which opened in October, houses homeless college students in the West Los Angeles area. Read more...
Photo: Bruin Shelter is one of the country’s first student-run homeless shelters for students, founded by Luke Shaw, UCLA doctoral student, and Louis Tse, UCLA alumnus. (Courtesy of Luke Shaw)
News, Westwood
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December 4, 9:40 pm
Westwood officials rev up to increase parking opportunities
Westwood officials are discussing increasing parking opportunities in Westwood Village. The Westwood Village Improvement Association’s Parking, Access and Transportation Committee plans to take over maintenance of the Broxton Avenue public parking garage, advertise private parking spaces and implement a districtwide valet service. Read more...
Photo: The Westwood Village Improvement Association petitioned to take over maintenance of the Broxton Avenue public parking garage because it was dirty and had infrastructure problems. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A Closer Look, News, Science & Health
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December 4, 9:39 pm
UCLA professors stride forward in robotic technology research
This post was updated on Dec. 5 at 11:32 a.m. Tony, a robot equipped with mechanical arms that resemble those of a human, glides over to a nearby person holding an empty cup of water. Read more...
Photo: (Jesse Wang/Daily Bruin contributor)