As a child, Christina Agapakis would visit science museums with her parents and participate in science competitions. Read more...
Photo: Christina Agapakis, a UCLA researcher who studies synthetic biology and the intersection of science and other fields like art and design, was recently named one of Forbes “30 under 30” for science and health care.
A new toll lane opening on the 10 Freeway, which runs east-west from Santa Monica through Los Angeles, could ease traffic for some UCLA commuters this weekend. Read more...
The international community at UCLA has new representation this quarter with the formation of a student government that aims to address the needs and concerns of international students. Read more...
Since 2011, protesters have taken to the streets of Chile to fight for free tuition and fairness within the higher education system. The Daily Bruin spent 15 days in Santiago, Chile to report on these student protesters, who have been inspired by the country's history of protests during the dictatorship. Activists within the University of California have taken cues from Chilean protesters, adopting their organizational structures and protest tactics. Explore the protests in both hemispheres through stories, photos and video footage. Read more...
Photo: A hooded student guards his high school after student protesters took over the campus during a march on Aug. 28. The hooded protesters, known as encapuchados, stacked chairs from their classrooms against the school’s front gates. To enter a campus and break up a takeover, police need a warrant, which can take up to two weeks to secure.
Few stuck around to see the end of the march. The streets were slick with the spray of the water cannons police had used to break up groups of lingering students. Read more...
Photo: A hooded student guards his high school after student protesters took over the campus during a march on Aug. 28. The hooded protesters, known as encapuchados, stacked chairs from their classrooms against the school’s front gates. To enter a campus and break up a takeover, police need a warrant, which can take up to two weeks to secure.
Higher education financial plans in Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for 2013-2014 may be largely ineffective, according to a recent report by the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Read more...
In a display of interfaith solidarity, representatives from Jewish and Muslim student groups are working to get more kosher and halal food options offered on the Hill. Read more...
