Tuesday, April 21

New director of Campus Assault Resources and Education transitions into position

UCLA has hired a new director for its Campus Assault Resources and Education center. The new director, Jennifer Jiries, began her post Jan. 13. She is succeeding previous director Alicia Oeser, who served for the 2018-2019 school year before departing in May. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s new Campus Assault Resources and Education director Jennifer Jiries said she is excited to work with the CARE team and has received support from both her colleagues and administrators. (Martín Bilbao/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Tree falls on sidewalk near Gayley Avenue and Landfair Avenue

A tree fell near the intersection of Gayley Avenue and Landfair Avenue on Tuesday night, blocking pedestrians.  The tree blocked a city crosswalk just off campus in North Village. Read more...

Photo: Students had to evade a tree that fell on the sidewalk near the intersection of Gayley Avenue and Landfair Avenue. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCPD searching for two men following alleged assault at Hitch Suites

This post was updated Jan. 30 at 10:11 a.m. University police are searching for two men involved in an alleged armed assault Tuesday. The two men allegedly assaulted two people with a handgun at Hitch Suites before fleeing toward Sunset Boulevard, according to a UCPD crime alert. Read more...

Photo: Two men were allegedly involved in an armed assault at Hitch Suites on Tuesday. University police are searching for the two men. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA researchers find success with preventative therapy for bipolar disorder

A UCLA-led study found that involving family members in therapy for children and adolescents with early indicators of bipolar disorder may help delay depressive episodes. A team of researchers from UCLA, the University of Colorado and Stanford University studied 127 children and adolescents between the ages of 9 and 17 who showed early signs of bipolar disorder. Read more...

Photo: (Farrah Au-Yeung/Daily Bruin)


Wheels rolls out new electric bike model with attached helmet

Electric bike company Wheels showcased a new bike model with an integrated helmet during a North Westwood Neighborhood Council committee meeting Jan. 14. The transportation and safety committee of the NWWNC, which represents Westwood and UCLA to the Los Angeles City Council, met with Wheels representatives to discuss the new model. Read more...

Photo: Electric bike company Wheels is one of three companies that is permitted to park on campus, according to an agreement with UCLA. Representatives from Wheels informed a committee of a new model with an integrated helmet system Jan. 14. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)


Medical student remembered for compassion, positivity

Medical student Neha Akkad called her friend and classmate Stephanie Pham in a panic one night. She couldn’t find the confidential patient information cards she had taken notes on during their shift together. Read more...

Photo: Stephanie Pham, a fourth-year medical student, died Dec. 31. She is remembered by teachers and friends as thoughtful, kind and intelligent. (Courtesy of Annie Pham)


USAC amends election code to provide greater clarity, transparency in process

The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved sweeping changes to the election code Tuesday. The council is the official student government representing undergraduate students at UCLA and manages about $9 million in student fees. Read more...

Photo: The Undergraduate Students Association Council voted Jan. 21 to revise the USAC Election Code, which dictates election procedures. Changes include social media guidelines for election board chairs, physical voting stations and campaigning parameters. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)