The journal Science officially retracted a research study co-authored by a UCLA graduate student Thursday after multiple irregularities were found in the study last week. The study, which was conducted by political science graduate student Michael LaCour and Columbia University Professor Donald Green, suggested that conversing with advocates for same-sex marriages results in an increase in voter support for the issue. Read more...
Campus, News
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May 28, 3:05 pm
Science journal officially retracts UCLA graduate student’s paper
Arts, Film & TV, News
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May 28, 2:21 pm
Warner Bros. announces ‘Big Bang Theory’ scholarship for UCLA students
Warner Bros. Television officials announced on Wednesday “The Big Bang Theory” Scholarship Endowment, a fund to provide need-based financial aid for UCLA science, technology, engineering and mathematics students. Read more...
Photo: “The Big Bang Theory” Scholarship Endowment was funded by cast, crew and executive producers of “The Big Theory,” Chuck Lorre Family Foundation and other donors from the entertainment industry. (Warner Bros. Television)
Crime, News, Westwood
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May 28, 10:53 am
Man attempts to sexually assault student on Veteran Avenue
University police are searching for a man with a knife who tried to sexually assault a UCLA student while she was jogging on Veteran Avenue early Thursday. Read more...
News, Video
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May 28, 10:40 am
Reel Life: Happy Ali
Third-year psychology student Happy Ali has lived a rough life, from dropping out of school at an early age to losing a child, yet he still manages to keep an optimistic perspective. Read more...
Photo: (Matthew Fernandez/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News
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May 28, 2:23 am
UCLA Faculty Center election process raises concerns
The UCLA Faculty Center Nominations and Election Committee presented a slate for next year’s Board of Governors presidential positions consisting of current presidents last week, instead of considering nominations by general members. Read more...
News, UC
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May 28, 2:21 am
UC Board of Regents committee reviews investment performance
The University of California’s investment portfolios yielded a 7.1 percent net positive return for the period ending in March, according to a report presented at a regents committee meeting. Read more...
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May 28, 2:20 am
GSA recap — May 27
The Graduate Student Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets for forum every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Read more...