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Campus, News, Science & Health

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December 21, 5:15 pm

UCLA Housing removes COVID-19 isolation rooms for students who test positive

UCLA Housing removed all isolation rooms for on-campus students who test positive for COVID-19. This academic year, UCLA adjusted its COVID-19 policies to align with current public health guidelines while also balancing housing availability and other campus priorities, a UCLA Housing spokesperson said in an emailed statement. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Housing decided to remove isolation rooms for those who tested positive for COVID-19. Some of the notable isolation housing included several rooms in De Neve Birch. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Los Angeles, News

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December 14, 4:23 pm

Mayor Karen Bass, UCLA professor discuss plans to combat LA homelessness at panel

Mayor Karen Bass revealed the inner workings of her efforts to combat homelessness and answered questions about it in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 13. The event – hosted alongside Jim Newton, a professor in the communication department and editor in chief of the Blueprint magazine – began with discussion about the results of the Nov. Read more...

Photo: Professor Jim Newton and Mayor Karen Bass sit at a panel on homelessness. Bass said she plans to fight dysfunctional laws that exacerbate homelessness. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)

Campus, Crime, News, Westwood

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December 11, 9:21 pm

Former Chief John Thomas departs UC Police Department

The UCLA Police Department confirmed Wednesday that its former police chief has left the department. In a statement released on X, UCPD said Tuesday was former Chief John Thomas’ last day leading the department. Read more...

Photo: John Thomas is pictured. Thomas was previously the UCPD chief of police but has since left the university. His last day was Dec. 10. (Courtesy of UCLA)

Campus, Crime, News

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December 9, 2:59 pm

One person arrested for indecent exposure incident in Kerckhoff Coffeehouse

UCPD arrested one person Friday after an indecent exposure incident in Kerckhoff Coffeehouse. The suspect is registered as a sex offender with the Santa Monica Police Department, according to a post by UCPD on the social media platform X. Read more...

Photo: Kerckhoff Coffeehouse is pictured. The UCLA Police Department arrested one person – who was later confirmed to be a registered sex offender – on suspicion of indecent exposure Friday. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)

A Closer Look, Campus, News, UC

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December 7, 9:29 pm

Report analyzes officials’ roles regarding encampment response, proposes reforms

A UC Independent Review released Nov. 14 criticized UCLA’s failure to plan and coordinate effectively during protests on campus last spring, leaving the university unprepared to manage escalating conflict. Read more...

Photo: The first Palestine solidarity encampment is pictured. A Nov. 14 report criticized UCLA’s failure to coordinate effectively during pro-Palestine protests last spring. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

A Closer Look, Los Angeles, News, Westwood

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December 7, 11:22 am

‘Challengers’ Art and Patrick lookalike competition courts community in Westwood

Westwood served up competition Nov. 24, hosting a lookalike contest based on characters from the 2024 movie “Challengers.” The UCLA student-led Art and Patrick lookalike competition brought over 100 people and 25 contestants to Westwood Park. Read more...

Photo: The winners of the Art and Patrick lookalike competition pose for photos in Westwood Park. The competition, hosted by UCLA students, saw over 100 attendees from across Los Angeles after the event garnered high internet attention. (Gabrielle Gillette/Daily Bruin senior staff)

A Closer Look, News, UC

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December 6, 5:19 pm

UC launches new website to help transfer students navigate application process

The UC released its new Transfer Hub website in October, providing a centralized place for information about transferring to the University. The Hub provides direct links to common tools utilized by students looking to transfer to the UC and California State University schools, including the UC Transfer Admission Planner, which helps students plan their courses in alignment with UC requirements. Read more...

Photo: The UC Transfer Hub is pictured. The University released the website, which provides information about transferring to the UC, in October. (Gabrielle Gillette/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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