Sunday, October 4

Michael Skiles chooses not to return to NWWNC, leaves room for new leadership

This post was updated June 2 at 1:59 p.m. Michael Skiles, the 2019-2021 North Westwood Neighborhood Council president, will not be returning to the NWWNC. Skiles did not run for a 2021-2023 board seat but plans to remain involved in the UCLA community through alumni associations, he said. Read more...

Photo: Michael Skiles, the outgoing North Westwood Neighborhood Council president, did not run for reelection. Skiles plans to remain involved in the UCLA community through alumni associations, but wants to focus on spending time with his family and exploring other career opportunities. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Gov. Newsom proposes largest investment in UC history despite budget cuts in 2020

UCLA professors expressed relief after California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed the largest state investment in the history of the University of California after stark budget cuts made in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed revisions to the California budget that would allocate more than $807 million to the University of California. (Daily Bruin file photo)


USAC recap – May 25

The Undergraduate Students Association Council discussed publishing a statement voicing solidarity with Palestinian students.   Public Comment:   Lauren Thielen-Esparza, a third-year political science student, said she supported USAC’s making a statement in support of Palestinians. Read more...




UCLA students protest CPO administrative oversight, lack of budget transparency

This post was updated May 31 at 12:41 p.m. Dozens gathered on campus Monday to protest against a UCLA administrative office, calling for UCLA to return control of student-funded and student-run outreach programs to students. Read more...

Photo: UCLA students gathered on Monday to protest against the current administration of the Community Programs Office. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)


UCLA-led study finds medical costs for pediatric gunshot injuries have increased

A UCLA-led research study found that gun violence affecting children is associated with increased hospitalization costs. According to the study, hospital admissions for gun-related injuries in children decreased slightly from 3,246 to 3,185 between 2005 and 2017. Read more...

Photo: UCLA researchers found that hospitalization costs for gun-related injuries in children have risen. (Daily Bruin file photo)