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White House press briefing addresses college affordability, mental health

This post was updated Oct. 3 at 11: 55 p.m.  The Biden-Harris administration hosted its first virtual campus press briefing of the academic year Sept. 25 to address student concerns in higher education. Read more...

Photo: The Biden-Harris administration hosted a virtual press briefing to address mental health, college affordability and environmental concerns among university students. (Wikimedia Commons Courtesy photo by Matt H. Wade)


Enormous Activities Fair offers opportunities for Bruins to find communities

UCLA hosted the annual Enormous Activities Fair on Tuesday to help students learn more about clubs and student life on campus. Organized by UCLA Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement, more than 500 student organizations and school departments handed out information and spoke with interested students at booths in Wilson and Dickson Plazas to encourage them to join. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Dickson Plaza, which was one location where the Enormous Activites Fair was hosted. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)


Gov. Newsom announces Laphonza Butler as Feinstein’s Senate replacement

Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler to replace Dianne Feinstein as one of California’s United States senators after Feinstein’s passing.  Butler served on the UC Board of Regents from August 2018 until she resigned in September 2021. Read more...

Photo: The United States Capitol is pictured. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Sunday evening that he has chosen Laphonza Butler, a former member of the UC Board of Regents, to replace the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)


Dashew Center hosts Fall Welcome for new international students, builds community

The Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars hosted a welcome event Sept. 25 to foster community among new international students. The Dashew Center’s second annual Fall Welcome took place at an outdoor patio at Tom Bradley Hall. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Tom Bradley International Hall, which houses the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars. The Dashew Center put on a welcome event for new international students Sept. 25. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Ralphs partners with The Ugly Company, celebrates commitment to sustainability

Ralphs supermarket held an event in Westwood on Thursday to celebrate six years of commitment to a sustainability initiative with a product showcase, cooking demonstrations and samples. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Ralphs supermarket in Westwood. The store held a product showcase with the brand The Ugly Company to celebrate a six year commitment to their sustainability initiative. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Undergraduate Research Centers host open house, showcase research opportunities

This post was updated Oct. 1 at 11:13 p.m. The UCLA Undergraduate Research Centers for the Sciences and the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences hosted an open house Wednesday morning for students to learn how to get involved in research and to share their own experiences. Read more...

Photo: Dodd Hall is pictured. The Undergraduate Research Centers for the Sciences and the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences hosted an open house in the hall Wednesday to discuss methods and strategies for getting involved in research at UCLA. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Congress approves resolution, narrowly avoids government shutdown

The United States government narrowly avoided a shutdown after Congress passed a temporary spending bill that will fund government operations through mid-November. Hours before the Oct. Read more...

Photo: The U.S. Capitol is pictured. The House of Representatives and Senate approved a resolution to avoid government shutdown for 45 days. (Daily Bruin file photo)