The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA to the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are held each month and open to the public via Zoom. Read more...
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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February 6, 1:19 pm
North Westwood Neighborhood Council recap – Feb. 3
A Closer Look, News
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February 6, 11:56 am
Wellness from Home: Students find solace in caring for plants to help overcome stresses of pandemic
From caring for plants to arts and crafts, many Bruins have taken up new hobbies to cope with various stresses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Wellness from Home” will highlight the different ways Bruins have been practicing self-care during quarantine and how other students can begin prioritizing their mental health. Read more...
Photo: Third-year political science student Kayla Lam is one of many UCLA students who have used plants as a means of self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tess Horowitz/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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February 5, 8:03 pm
Bruins for Change: Descendants of survivors aim to educate students on impact of genocide
From Jackie Robinson to Cindy Montañez, many Bruins have historically been on the frontlines in taking initiative for social justice issues. Some Bruins are following in their footsteps, using their voices to make change. Read more...
Photo: Amelia Konomos (top left), Tanya Boghosian (top right) and Sonya Ashikyan (bottom) started the Genocide Relief and Awareness club to raise awareness of past and ongoing genocides.(Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin)
Campus, International, News
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February 5, 5:48 pm
UCLA will provide financial support to students affected by Myanmar coup
UCLA is planning to give students affected by the Myanmar coup university financial aid, a university administrator said at the Tuesday undergraduate student government meeting. Maria Blandizzi, the UCLA dean of students, said Tuesday at an Undergraduate Students Association Council meeting that her office and the Economic Crisis Response Team will give financial support to students who cannot withdraw funds from their banks in Myanmar as a result of a coup staged by Myanmar’s military Monday. Read more...
Photo: A UCLA administrator said Tuesday at an Undergraduate Students Association Council meeting that the university will provide students affected by the military coup in Myanmar with financial aid. (Courtesy of Creative Commons)
Los Angeles, Science & Health
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February 5, 1:01 pm
Professors discuss impact of new virus variants on vaccine effectiveness
This post was updated Feb. 8 at 12:57 p.m. Editor’s note: The original version of this article’s illustration labeled virus variants based on the countries where they were discovered. Read more...
Photo: (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)
Los Angeles, News
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February 4, 2:41 pm
More city employees can issue tickets to people refusing to wear masks in public
Some city departments and council members said they do not agree with a new motion that gives city employees the ability to fine individuals who refuse to wear masks in public. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang / Daily Bruin)
National, News
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February 4, 1:29 pm
Study finds Latino voters were highly influential in 2020 election results
Latino voters played a major role in influencing the results of the 2020 presidential election, UCLA researchers said. The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute released a study Jan. Read more...