Every UCLA building renovated or constructed after July 2015 must have a gender-inclusive single-stall restroom, according to a university policy effective April 1. About 100 gender-inclusive restrooms already exist on campus, and about 100 more should be installed by mid-May under the policy, said Raja Bhattar, director of the UCLA Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Campus Resource Center. Read more...
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Campus, News
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April 27, 8:53 pm
Denim Day aims to support sexual assault survivors, end victim blaming
The Bruin Consent Coalition laid out pairs of jeans in Meyerhoff Park Wednesday morning as part of Denim Day, a movement that aims to encourage students to support sexual assault survivors and end victim blaming. Read more...
Photo: (Daniel Alcazar/Photo editor)
Crime, News, Westwood
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April 27, 4:16 pm
UCPD searching for suspect who hit man with motorcycle
University police are searching for a man who struck another man with a motorcycle on Strathmore Drive near Charles E. Young Drive on April 16. The man was driving a motorcycle on Strathmore Drive when he hit the rear bumper of another man’s SUV, according to a UCPD alert. Read more...
Photo: UCPD is searching for a man who struck another man with is motorcycle on Strathmore Drive. (Courtesy of UCPD)
Campus, Student Government
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April 27, 2:55 pm
USAC recap – April 26
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
Campus, News, Westwood
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April 27, 1:09 am
Several families continue to scam students in Westwood
University police are advising students to be aware of families that have scammed thousands of dollars from students in Westwood. Several families aim to persuade students to give them money by claiming they need money for hospital visits or medicine, said UCPD detective Brian Washburn. Read more...
Campus, News, Science & Health
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April 27, 1:09 am
Bruins weigh in on study about children raised by same-sex parents
Sami Emmer-Fink loved her childhood because every day was a girls’ day. “I had a different upbringing, with no male figure, but I can’t say that I missed out,” said Emmer-Fink, a first-year theater student. Read more...
Photo: Sami Emmer-Fink, a first-year theater student who was raised by same-sex parents, said growing up with two moms felt completely normal. (Courtesy of Aimee Hou)
Campus, News
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April 27, 1:08 am
Student Media director resigns to support continuation of publications
During his 21-year tenure as the UCLA Student Media director, Arvli Ward helped the Daily Bruin and seven newsmagazines adapt to falling revenue and changing readership. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alum Arvli Ward, who helped restructure various UCLA Student Media organizations, stepped down after a 21-year tenure as the UCLA Student Media director. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)