Saturday, April 18

While some Village businesses find relief in Paycheck Protection Program, others don’t

A federal loan program to help with the coronavirus pandemic has seen mixed results in Westwood Village, according to local business owners. The federal government launched the Paycheck Protection Program on April 3, intended to provide affordable low-interest loans to small businesses suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Read more...

Photo: Skylight Gardens received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program thanks to a prior relationship with its lender. However, some other small business with less developed lender relationships did not receive funding during the first round of the program. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)




UCLA community responds to increased racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic

When Jason Vu, a third-year global studies and Asian American studies student, went to Thai Town on a class trip last quarter, a lady saw him and immediately covered her face with a scarf and walked away to avoid him. Read more...

Photo: Over the past months, racism against the Asian American community has grown because of COVID-19 and its country of origin. These issues stem from microaggressions and racialization of the coronvirus, UCLA professors and students said. (Liz Ketcham/Photo Editor)



Students, officials discuss discontent with new Title IX rules and response plans

University of California officials and student leaders expressed disappointment with recent federal Title IX changes, which they say may negatively affect survivors of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Read more...

Photo: The Department of Education released finalized rules regarding Title IX on May 6. Student groups and University officials expressed their disappointment about the new rules. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA tells faculty to prepare for remote fall quarter, official plans unannounced

Faculty should expect large courses to be offered remotely for fall quarter, according to an announcement from a university official. While UCLA has not made an official announcement regarding fall plans, faculty should be prepared to transition the majority of classes online for fall quarter, said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter in an open email to faculty. Read more...

Photo: Faculty should expect the majority of classes to be taught online, according to an announcement from Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter. However, UCLA has not made an official decision. (Daily Bruin file photo)