Monday, May 12

Kaylee Johnson explores dynamic with radicalized right-wing father in ‘Dear Kelly’

Kaylee Johnson is open about her father’s far-right radicalization. Johnson was featured in the documentary “Dear Kelly,” released Jan. 15 and directed by Andrew Callaghan – an independent journalist and creator of “Channel 5” on YouTube. Read more...

Photo: Kaylee Johnson holds her cat Poppy in a room at the University Cooperative Housing Association. The 2023 sociology graduate’s father – Kelly Johnson – was the subject of Andrew Callaghan’s new documentary “Dear Kelly,” which follows Kelly’s journey to far-right radicalization. (Max Zhang/Daily Bruin)


UCLA students react to LA County’s declaration of Native American Heritage Month

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors officially declared last November to be Native American Heritage Month. Supervisors Hilda Solis and Lindsey Horvath co-authored the motion, which recognizes the importance of “inclusivity, equity and reconciliation” with the county’s Native American community. Read more...

Photo: A board outside UCLA’s American Indian Studies Center holds flyers, posters and artwork. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared last November as Native American Heritage Month. (Gabrielle Gillette/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Fiat Lux seminar explores implications for mistrust in health care systems

A UCLA Fiat Lux seminar examines how misinformation takes root in media, conspiracy theories and public distrust in health care. “The Anatomy of Deception,” offered during winter quarter, examines misinformation in media, conspiracy theories and distrust in health care. Read more...

Photo: Haines Hall is pictured, where “Anatomy of Deception” is taught – a winter quarter Fiat Lux exploring misinformation in health care systems.(Daily Bruin file photo)


Venture capital summit empowers female students on International Women’s Day

Girls Into VC celebrated International Women’s Day with a women-led startups and venture capital summit Saturday. The summit invited students from UCLA and across California to hear from leaders in venture capitalism. Read more...

Photo: Girls Into VC celebrated International Women’s Day with a women-led startup and venture capital summit. There were four speakers who shared their experiences as women in venture capital. (Courtesy of Girls Into VC)



Community to vote in North Westwood Neighborhood Council election March 18

This post was updated March 12 at 1:28 p.m. Students and community members will vote in the upcoming North Westwood Neighborhood Council election March 18. Of the 19 board seats up for election, three seats are reserved for UCLA students – with two undergraduate student seats and one graduate student seat. Read more...

Photo: Broxton Ave. in Westwood is pictured. Anyone who lives, works, attends school or is in a community organization in North Westwood can vote in the upcoming neighborhood council election. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Westwood Branch Library supports LA community through books, service

This post was updated March 12 at 11:16 p.m. For Gaynell Massey, the reason she loves being a library assistant is interacting with people – and the Los Angeles Public Library’s Westwood branch is never in short supply. Read more...

Photo: Books line the stacks at the Westwood branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. The Westwood Branch Library is half a mile from UCLA’s campus and open to all members of the LA community. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)



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