Friday, June 26

US Supreme Court future decisions could redefine national abortion care

This post was updated June 10 at 2:30 p.m. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, two United States Supreme Court cases could redefine the national landscape of abortion care. Read more...

Photo: Pro-choice protesters march through Bruin Plaza after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The court will decide upon two more cases relating to abortion rights this term. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Students, TAs recount challenges with online lab classes following encampment

Following the attacks on and police sweep of the first Palestine solidarity encampment, 43 pro-Palestine protesters and other individuals – whom UCPD alleged were trying to occupy and vandalize Moore Hall – were arrested in Parking Structure 2 on May 6. Read more...

Photo: Following the encampment, UCLA’s students, teaching assistants and professors have dealt with the impacts of transitioning to remote lab classes. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Family of Black women graduate UCLA, celebrate Bruin legacy amid shared experience

Blue and gold runs through the generations in this family. In 1987, Tina Choyce graduated from UCLA with a bachelor of arts in psychology. Decades later, her three daughters will all have graduated from her alma mater. Read more...

Photo: From left to right: Ashley Choyce, Jazmin Choyce, Tina Choyce and Briana Savage pose for a photo in front of Royce Hall. This spring, Jazmin will become Tina’s third daughter to graduate from UCLA. (Courtesy of Briana Savage)


UCLA’s acquisitions, expansions during Chancellor Gene Block’s tenure

Throughout his tenure, Chancellor Gene Block has expanded UCLA’s reach with numerous acquisitions that span beyond the hills of Westwood and into greater Los Angeles. Block, who was in office for 17 years, replaced former interim Chancellor Norman Abrams, who had held the position since 2006. Read more...

Photo: Throughout his 17 years as UCLA’s chancellor, Gene Block expanded the university’s reach into Los Angeles, providing new opportunities for the UCLA community. Block acquired new research facilities, student housing and medical centers, among other opportunities. (Ashley Heeseon Choi/Graphics editor) Photo credit: Ashley Heeseon Choi


Students reflect on Gene Block’s impact throughout his tenure as chancellor

As Chancellor Gene Block prepares to retire, his impact on students’ experiences remains mixed as they look toward the university’s future leadership. Block served as chancellor for 17 years after arriving from the University of Virginia in 2007. Read more...

Photo: Chancellor Gene Block is pictured. In August, Block announced he would step down from the role of chancellor July 31, 2024. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin senior staff)


From class of 2020 to class of 2024, seniors reflect on graduation amid protest

When students had their high school graduations canceled in 2020, many hoped their senior year of college would go smoothly, culminating in the graduation they never had. Read more...

Photo: Students line up to receive their diplomas at a previous UCLA commencement. This year, multiple universities across the country canceled their graduations in response to campus protests. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Jewish students file lawsuit against UC Regents, UCLA admin for discrimination

Three Jewish UCLA students filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the UC Board of Regents and six members of the UCLA administration, alleging religious, racial and ethnic discrimination, among others. Read more...

Photo: Powell Library is pictured. Three students filed a lawsuit against UCLA with allegations of discrimination and lack of access to facilities. (Daily Bruin file photo)