This post was updated May 23 at 11:41 p.m. The Undergraduate Students Association Council invited the USA Elections Board to discuss the privacy of anonymous sanction filing, voter turnout outreach, the elections board’s jurisdiction and the process of investigating candidate sanctions. Read more...
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May 22, 10:39 pm
Student-designed course examines mental health stigma in South Asian communities
Until college, Mahika Nayak hadn’t realized how challenging it would be to find culturally specific resources for mental health. The fourth-year neuroscience student said she felt it was difficult to seek resources or find a community where she could speak out about mental health, and many providers at the UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services center don’t always understand the cultural significance of certain stressors. Read more...
Photo: A class in session of Asian American Studies 88S: “Log Kya Kahenge: Understanding South Asian Mental Health Stressors, Challenges, and Stigma.” Instructor Mahika Nayak said she hopes the class will foster open discussion about mental health for students from South Asian communities. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
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May 22, 7:45 pm
Study finds less relief given to Asian American, Latino renters during pandemic
This post was updated May 30 at 10:57 p.m. Asian American and Latino renters in California were substantially underrepresented among households that applied for and received rent assistance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a UCLA study. Read more...
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May 22, 4:47 pm
USAC recap – May 17
The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved a resolution that stands in solidarity with Pilipino students at UCLA whose families and communities were impacted by the economic and political problems of the recent presidential election in the Philippines. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council offices are housed in Kerckhoff Hall (pictured). The 2022-2023 officials held their first meeting on May 17. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin staff)
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May 22, 1:09 pm
Science Policy Group at UCLA hosts panel for LA mayoral candidates
Los Angeles mayoral candidates discussed how they would use research and data collection to address issues such as homelessness and climate change at an on-campus panel Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: LA Mayoral Candidates discuss their views on incorporating science in policy during a panel. The panel was hosted by the Science Policy Group at UCLA on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Anna Dai-Liu)
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May 21, 4:04 pm
UCLA researchers help develop phage therapy to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-phage therapy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. According to a study published March 3, infections have become increasingly difficult to treat due to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read more...
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May 20, 4:16 pm
Newly elected GSA leaders look to address issues facing graduate student community
Looking forward to next year, the incoming Graduate Students Association officers plan to focus on issues such as housing, transportation, community and more. The GSA elects four officers each year: president, vice president of internal affairs, vice president of external affairs and vice president of academic affairs. Read more...
Photo: The Graduate Students Association offices are housed in Kerchoff Hall (pictured). The 2022-2023 officers were sworn in May 4. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)