Wednesday, April 8

UCLA-led Dawn mission to explore possibility of water on asteriod

The spacecraft Dawn is finally reaching the end of its four-year journey toward the dwarf planet Ceres as part of a NASA project led by UCLA researchers. Read more...

Photo: The spacecraft Dawn is finally reaching the end of its four-year journey toward the dwarf planet Ceres as part of a NASA project led by UCLA researchers to investigate the formation of the solar system. (Manvel Kapukchyan/Daily Bruin)


Decrease in state funding leads to higher student debt

Ahrav Dutta’s schedule for the most recent summer followed: graveyard shift at Jack-in-the-Box until 6 a.m. Classes. Work before and after classes. Gym. Work. Study. In the school year, Dutta works seven days a week, splitting his 52-hour work week between his three jobs. Read more...



Hedrick dining hall to reopen as new 24-hour study space

Hedrick dining hall is set to reopen as the Hill’s first 24-hour eatery and study space in fall 2016, according to recently approved plans by UCLA Housing officials. Read more...

Photo: Hedrick Study will be the Hill’s first 24-hour eatery and study space, and will look more like a coffee shop and study lounge than a traditional cafeteria, according to UCLA housing plans. (UCLA Housing and Hospitality Services)




UCLA’s Black Campus Ministries helps build sense of community

Anna-Nicole Genislow grew up with a blend of cultures, living with her stepmother from Mexico and her dad who was white and Jewish, until she was 12 years old. But she said she never fully identified with her black heritage on her mother's side, even after she moved in with her cousin who was black. Read more...

Photo: Nasia Turner, a third-year English student, Precious Elam, a third-year undeclared student and Francesca Essilfie, a third-year human biology and society student, raise their hands in prayer during Black Church Mondays, a quarterly event held by Black Campus Ministries. (Daniel Alcazar/Daily Bruin)