Life in Myanmar changed on Feb. 1, after a military coup followed the results of the nation’s election. From the detention of the nation’s democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi to temporary shutdowns of internet access, Burmese students in the U.S. Read more...
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Crime, News, Westwood
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February 19, 1:16 pm
Grand theft auto cases nearly double in West LA since beginning of pandemic
Grand theft auto and motor vehicle break-ins in West Los Angeles spiked since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. According to data from the LAPD, there were 663 reported grand theft auto cases in West LA from March 20 to Feb. Read more...
International, News
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February 18, 11:48 pm
At a Distance: Burmese students, faculty discuss military coup and subsequent protests in Myanmar
Bruins come from all around the world, from Colombia to Bangladesh. Because of the pandemic, many international Bruins are currently residing in their home countries. In “At a Distance,” Daily Bruin writers will look at events around the world Bruins care about and give a student’s perspective on the topics. Read more...
Photo: Myanmar’s military staged a coup Feb. 1, leaving some Burmese students shocked and scared. (Courtesy of Creative Commons)
Higher Education, News, Student Government, UC
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February 18, 1:50 pm
UC partners with UC Student Association, urges Congress to double the Pell Grant
The University of California Student Association is working with the UC to urge the U.S. Congress to double the maximum value of the Pell Grant. The UC launched the Double the Pell campaign and announced its partnership with UCSA on Feb. Read more...
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 17, 11:51 pm
USAC confirms spring 2021 virtual elections cycle schedule
Undergraduate students will vote for their next student government from April 30 to May 7. The Undergraduate Students Association Elections Board, which manages all Undergraduate Students Association Council elections, finalized a version of the election calendar for the 2021 spring election season on Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Elections Board chair finalized another version of the elections calendar on Tuesday. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
National, News, Science & Health
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February 17, 4:51 pm
UCLA-led study highlights effects of ocean acidification, warming on coral reefs
Rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification could have negative cumulative effects that slow the growth of tropical coral reefs, according to a UCLA-led study published in early January. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)
News, Student Government
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February 17, 3:33 pm
GSA Recap – Feb. 10
The Graduate Student Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Read more...