The Suyama Project, a UCLA Asian American Studies Center endowed research project was started in 2014 to give a voice to Japanese Americans’ experiences during World War II. Read more...
Photo: Photo courtesy of Suyama Project
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News, UC
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January 21, 9:53 am
Proposals may expand Pell Grant by $2B, fund more Bruins
Students may have more funding as part of the Pell Grant program announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Education. The department announced two proposals that will expand the $29 billion Pell Grant program by $2 billion in October, pending congressional approval. Read more...
Photo: The U.S. Department of Education announced two proposals Tuesday that would increase funding for the Pell Grant program by $2 billion. (Courtesy of Pete Souza)
Daily Bruin: In Focus, News, News: In Focus
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January 21, 9:47 am
Photo Gallery: United Coalition Against Mass Deportation organizes student protest
Students gathered in Bruin Plaza on Wednesday to protest mass deportations. The protest was organized by the United Coalition Against Mass Deportation, which is comprised of several student groups including the Afrikan Student Union, MEChA de UCLA and others. Read more...
Photo: (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Crime, News, Westwood
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January 21, 2:20 am
Westwood crime rate increases 22 pct. in 2015, first spike since 2003
Criminal activity in Westwood increased by 22 percent in 2015, the first increase in crime rates since 2003, police officials said. Thefts and robberies account for most of the increase, said Chris Ragsdale, the Los Angeles Police Department’s lead officer for Westwood, at last week’s Westwood Neighborhood Council meeting. Read more...
News, Student Government
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January 21, 1:22 am
USAC surplus funds for student groups continue to decrease
Surplus funds the undergraduate student government can allocate to student groups continue to decrease from about $100,000 last year to $36,000 this year. Heather Rosen, president of the Undergraduate Students Association Council, said this year’s surplus amount is low because council members aimed to put as much money as possible into programs and funds that benefit students. Read more...
News, Science & Health
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January 21, 1:22 am
UCLA study finds protein buildup may contribute to Alzheimer’s
A UCLA School of Nursing study concluded that a protein buildup in the brain’s synapses impairs memory recall and development, and may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease. Read more...
News, Westwood
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January 20, 5:21 pm
Westwood Community Council recap – Jan. 19
The Westwood Community Council meets several times a year to discuss issues relevant to the Westwood Village business and residential community. Discussion Tina Nieto, captain of the Los Angeles Police Department in the West LA Area since May, discussed recent developments in the West LA division of the LAPD. Read more...