The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
Campus, Student Government
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June 8, 2:21 pm
USAC recap – June 2
Campus, Los Angeles, News
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June 8, 1:45 pm
UCLA faculty criticize decision to let LAPD use Jackie Robinson Stadium
Dozens of UCLA faculty members wrote to the UCLA administration to express concern over the LAPD’s use of the UCLA-leased Jackie Robinson Stadium on June 1 to detain and process protesters. Read more...
Photo: UCLA faculty asked for transparency and policy changes in response to LAPD’s use of UCLA facilities as a detention and processing center. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
A Closer Look, News
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June 8, 1:15 pm
Asian American students report acts of racism during COVID-19 pandemic
Ryan Neis and his friends were making their way through the crowd at a concert in February when someone told him not to come any closer because they did not want to catch the “Wuhan.” “Wuhan” refers to Wuhan, China, the city where the coronavirus pandemic is thought to have originated from. Read more...
Photo: Racism against Asians has become more prominent since COVID-19 surfaced according to a report, affecting the Asian community at UCLA. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo Editor)
Campus, Higher Education, News
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June 8, 12:49 pm
UCLA appoints Anna Spain Bradley as next EDI vice chancellor
Anna Spain Bradley will replace Jerry Kang as the new UCLA vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion Sept. 1. Bradley will be responsible for maintaining an inclusive space for all UCLA personnel through means such as diversity initiatives, training and education, research, policy initiatives and more, said Emily Carter, the executive vice chancellor and provost, in an emailed statement to the campus Monday. The search for a new EDI vice chancellor began after Jerry Kang announced his intent to step down from the role by June 30 in a statement released in September. Read more...
Photo: Anna Spain Bradley was appointed as the second person to hold the position of vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion at UCLA. (Courtesy of Anna Spain Bradley)
California, Campus, Los Angeles, National, News, Westwood
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June 7, 3:40 pm
Majority of National Guard troops to leave LA as protests have become less violent
Most of the National Guard will depart from Los Angeles on Sunday evening, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement Sunday. “A small number of units” will remain nearby until Wednesday for emergency support if necessary, he said. “I’m proud that our city has been peaceful this week — and that our residents are leading a powerful movement to make Los Angeles more just, equitable, and fair for Black Angelenos, communities of color, and all of our workers, youth, and families,” Garcetti said in the statement. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement that most National Guard troops will depart from LA on Sunday evening. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California, Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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June 6, 8:26 pm
Protest against racial injustice draws hundreds to Wilshire Federal Building
“Show me what democracy looks like,” called protesters in Westwood on Saturday afternoon. “This is what democracy looks like,” hundreds chanted back. The protesters gathered near the Wilshire Federal Building on Saturday to protest against police brutality and racial discrimination. Read more...
Photo: Hundreds of protesters crowded the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue on Saturday to protest police violence and racial discrimination. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
California, Crime, Los Angeles, News
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June 6, 3:41 pm
Protesters demand reform from LAPD chief at police vigil for George Floyd
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore drew the ire of protesters demanding the department answer for violence against Black people and peaceful protesters as LAPD held a vigil for the death of George Floyd. Read more...
Photo: The Los Angeles Police Department holds a candlelight vigil for George Floyd with community faith leaders. Many protesters present said they were unsatisfied with Chief Michel Moore’s assurance that he will try to bring change and asked him to commit to reform. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)