As flu season returns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are concerned that relaxed attitudes and safety precautions may lead to a more severe flu season compared to last year. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
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October 14, 6:23 pm
Daily Bruin receives two Pacemaker Awards for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the Daily Bruin received both the 2020-2021 Newspaper Pacemaker Award and Online Pacemaker Award from the Associated Collegiate Press on Thursday. The ACP announced the awards during the Fall National College Media Convention held virtually on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: For the third year in a row, the Daily Bruin received the Associated Collegiate Press Newspaper and Online Pacemaker Awards. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
Academics, Campus, Higher Education, News
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October 14, 2:27 pm
Students discuss, reflect on bell-curve grading with approaching midterms
With midterms rapidly approaching – and for many, the first in-person midterm in more than a year – students discussed their experiences with the bell curve. Read more...
Photo: Students reflected on bell curve grading, which scores students in comparison to their classmates. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin staff)
Academics, Campus, News, Science & Health
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October 14, 8:53 am
Medical students vocalize opposition to newly appointed interim dean
Medical students expressed their opposition to the recent appointment of Dr. Steven Dubinett as the interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine in an email to medical school administrators. Read more...
Photo: Medical students opposed the appointment of Dr. Steven Dubinett as interim dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine in a letter addressed to UCLA administrators, citing a lack of transparency and input from student trainees and faculty. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California, News, Science & Health
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October 14, 8:46 am
Report anticipates future shortage of registered nurses in California
California will likely experience a shortage of registered nurses over the next five years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from UC San Francisco. Read more...
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Campus, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council, News, Transportation, Westwood
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October 13, 4:01 pm
LA City Council candidate Scott Epstein leads urban hike through Westwood
About 20 students and Westwood community members gathered Sunday for an urban hike through Westwood Village and UCLA. Scott Epstein’s campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 5 organized the urban hike and featured students and community leaders discussing topics such as homelessness and transportation. Read more...
Photo: Residents and students gathered for an urban hike organized by Los Angeles City Council candidate Scott Epstein through Westwood on Sunday. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A Closer Look, Academics, Higher Education, International, News
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October 13, 3:37 pm
UCLA professor receives Foreign Minister’s Commendation from Japanese government
Hitoshi Abe was awarded a Foreign Minister’s Commendation from the government of Japan, according to a UCLA International Institute press release from Sept. 27. Abe, the director of the UCLA Paul I. Read more...
Photo: The director of the UCLA Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies, Hitoshi Abe, received a Foreign Minister’s Commendation from the government of Japan. Colleagues said Abe is dedicated to advancing academic and cultural understanding and exchange between the U.S. and Japan. (Courtesy of Shunichi Atumi)