With the Trump administration ending the DACA program, Professor Abel Valenzuela and current undocumented students at UCLA discuss DACA and the implications of the current Supreme Court case on UCLA’s undocumented student body. Read more...
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A Closer Look, News
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May 13, 11:34 pm
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)
News, Student Government
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May 13, 10:29 pm
USAC election voter turnout increases with referendums on ballot, online format
This post was updated May 14 at 4:05 p.m. Voter turnout for the Undergraduate Students Association Council 2020 election nearly doubled from last year. Voter turnout jumped from 16.18% to 30.06% in an election in which 30 candidates competed for the 15 positions, compared to 16 total candidates last year. Read more...
Campus, News, UC
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May 13, 9:31 pm
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)
Academics, News
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May 13, 8:00 pm
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)
Los Angeles, News, Westwood
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May 13, 7:53 pm
WVIA working to remove parking, food regulations to help support Village’s economy
Some Westwood Village zoning regulations may be reduced or eliminated if Los Angeles City Planning follows recommendations by a local business association. The Westwood Village Improvement Association unanimously asked LA City Planning to remove some food establishment and parking regulations in the Westwood Village Specific Plan, a zoning and regulatory framework for the area, during a virtual board meeting Thursday. Read more...
Photo: Westwood Village is largely quiet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Local stakeholders are pressing for changes to the Village Specific Plan, a zoning and regulatory framework, in the hopes of enticing businesses to fill empty storefronts during the eventual economic recovery. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A Closer Look, News
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May 13, 6:30 pm
In a new pandemic reality, students in relationships go virtual to stay connected
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kat Sharp has been living more than 400 miles away from her partner, Blue Flood. The two have been dating for four months. Read more...
Photo: (Shari Wei/Daily Bruin)