UCPD is searching for the suspects in a hate crime and unlawful discharge of a BB gun on campus Sunday. The suspects were reportedly in a vehicle and allegedly approached a victim and struck the victim with a BB gun early Sunday morning, according to a UCPD crime alert sent Monday afternoon. Read more...
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National, News, Science & Health
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October 29, 9:01 pm
UCLA professors awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grants’ to further innovative work
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 11:13 p.m. Two UCLA professors were named as recipients of the MacArthur Fellowship – which is awarded to leading artists, scholars and entrepreneurs across the nation – on Oct. Read more...
Photo: UCLA professors E. Tendayi Achiume (left) and Park Williams (right) are pictured. The two were recently awarded MacArthur Fellowships, which include $800,000 in funding to support recipients’ work. (From left to right: Courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and Courtesy of Park Williams)
Campus, News, Student Government
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October 29, 8:05 pm
USAC recap – Oct. 24
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:41 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its fourth meeting of fall quarter Tuesday. USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Read more...
Los Angeles, News
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October 29, 7:17 pm
Zero-bail policy approved in LA County for nonviolent crimes, faces opposition
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:37 p.m. Los Angeles County ended cash bail for many low-level and nonviolent crimes Oct. 1. The decision – enacted by the LA Superior Court – created a new pre-trial arraignment protocol that allows individuals to remain in their communities before appearing in court, said Ysabel Jurado, a community lawyer and candidate for LA City Council District 14. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles County jail is pictured. LA County ended cash bail for low-level crimes in an effort to pursue more equitable pretrial periods. (Courtesy of Levi Clancy via Wikimedia Commons)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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October 29, 6:52 pm
Annual Haunted Hill event unites students in fright, fun and community spirit
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:36 p.m. For Gaurav Varma, returning to the Hill during Halloween season after moving off-campus earlier this year was a frightening experience. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are scare actors at the Haunted Hill event, which featured live performances and candy giveaways. The event was hosted by the On-Campus Housing Council. (Courtesy of UCLA Housing)
Campus, News, Transportation
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October 27, 10:26 pm
UCLA Transportation reintroduces Earn-A-Bike program
UCLA Transportation announced Oct. 16 that it is bringing back its Earn-A-Bike program, which will allow employees and graduate students to trade their parking permit for a free bicycle. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are bicycles on the UCLA campus. UCLA Transportation brought back the Earn-A-Bike program, through which employees and graduate students can trade a parking permit for a bicycle, on Oct. 16. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Los Angeles, News
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October 26, 9:40 pm
New report reveals struggles of Koreatown restaurant workers
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 11:18 p.m. A report published Tuesday found that restaurant workers in Koreatown, Los Angeles, struggle with low wages, housing risks and weak labor policies. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the UCLA Labor Center. A report by UCLA Labor Center and Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance in partnership with Cal Poly Pomona and San Diego State University found that restaurant workers in Koreatown, Los Angeles, struggle with low wages, housing risks and weak labor policies. (Daily Bruin file photo)