University police officers will begin wearing body cameras by late 2016, in accordance with a new law that went into effect Friday allowing California university police to use them. Read more...
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January 6, 1:05 am
EzMoney Harper dies at 21, remembered for activism, friendship
EzMoney Harper’s character and actions, from his friendship and loyalty to his initiative, matched every step of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success, according to his friends. Read more...
Photo: UCLA student EzMoney Harper died in a car crash on Dec. 24. He was a fourth-year engineering student and 21 years old. (Courtesy of Devin Murphy)
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January 6, 1:03 am
Neural Analytics raises $13M, works on developing device for concussion diagnosis
A headset and a large suitcase containing tablets, an ultrasound box and other devices are all three UCLA alumni need to determine whether a patient has suffered a concussion. Read more...
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January 5, 7:59 am
Students create satellite for NASA
ELFIN is a group of students building a satellite on the UCLA campus. They are working in conjunction with NASA to launch in 2017, with the goal of measuring electron losses in space. Read more...
Photo: (Bryan Firks/Daily Bruin)
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January 5, 7:43 am
SFAC advises chancellor on fee allocation, focuses on mental health
A little-known committee comprising 12 UCLA students and faculty members presents Chancellor Gene Block with recommendations on how to allocate about $2 million in student fees. Read more...
Crime, News, Westwood
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January 5, 7:42 am
UCPD receives several reports of family scamming students in Westwood
A family asking for money to pay for gas and medications has scammed students out of thousands of dollars, university police said. UCPD has received several reports of a family that asks students for money, saying their children are sick, said UCPD spokeswoman Nancy Greenstein. Read more...
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January 5, 7:41 am
Department offers Spanish, Portuguese placement exam online
Students can now take both Spanish and Portuguese placement exams online, eliminating scheduling conflicts and allowing more students to attempt the exams. Juana Escobar, the undergraduate advisor for the Spanish and Portuguese department, said the department implemented the change because officials were concerned about meeting the high demand for the placements tests. Read more...