This post was updated Feb. 3 at 12:57 a.m. A coalition of University of California community members is calling upon the UC to implement more concrete actions to promote environmental justice across campuses. Read more...
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A Closer Look, News
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February 2, 3:55 pm
Plastic2Food explores sustainable practices to break down plastics
Worms and styrofoam may seem like unlikely solutions to a global plastic pollution crisis, but UCLA’s Plastic2Food finds them to be promising answers. According to its website, Plastic2Food was created to work toward tackling this issue with the knowledge that 30% of landfill space is taken up by styrofoam and the understanding that mealworms are able to eat and digest this plastic. Read more...
Photo: Through research and mealworm farming, Plastic2Food is making an effort to promote sustainability and clean up trash both on and off campus. The club hopes to continue to improve its efficiency in degrading styrofoam and other plastics and eventually create a greenhouse with UCLA Sustainability. (Kyle Kotanchek/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 1, 3:18 pm
UCLA students continue sit-in after unsatisfactory meeting with university leaders
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 12:46 a.m. Student leaders will continue their sit-in to advocate for improved accessibility after an unsatisfactory meeting with administrators Monday night. Read more...
Photo: Representatives from the Mother Organizations coalition, Disabled Student Union and Undergraduate Students Association Council will continue to sit in Murphy Hall until their demands are met. (Justin Jung/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 1, 1:22 pm
UCLA student organizations lead strike against return to in-person learning
The Disabled Student Union, the Mother Organizations and the Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the President collaborated to hold a strike about accessibility issues with regards to the return to in-person learning Jan. Read more...
Photo: During the return to in-person learning, the Disabled Student Union, the Mother Organizations and the Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the President held a strike to advocate for improved accessibility. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
Crime, News, Westwood
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February 1, 12:48 pm
LAPD finds no evidence of shots fired on Hilgard Avenue despite community reports
LAPD found no evidence that gunshots were fired on Hilgard Avenue on Monday night, according to UCLA. The LAPD investigation followed multiple community reports of gunshots heard near sorority houses on Hilgard Avenue. The incident was not reported to be connected to threats made by Matthew Harris, a former UCLA philosophy lecturer. Read more...
Campus, Crime, News, Westwood
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January 31, 9:55 pm
UCPD continues investigation, UCLA confirms former researcher is in custody
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 12:50 a.m. The UCPD and UCLA Behavioral Intervention Team are investigating a former philosophy postdoctoral researcher following his recent threats against students and faculty in the UCLA Department of Philosophy, including mention of a mass shooting. Read more...
Campus, News
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January 31, 6:50 pm
Bruins petition for refunds on tuition after remote start to winter quarter
Some UCLA students are calling on the university to partially refund tuition and fees because of the university’s switch to online learning at the beginning of winter quarter. Read more...
Photo: With the beginning of the quarter starting online, some UCLA students are pushing for partial refunds on tuition and fees. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)