Monday, July 6

Proposition 13 would provide the UC with $2B for construction

A proposition on the California primary ballot could grant the University of California $2 billion for construction and modernization. Proposition 13 is a school bond that would give $15 billion to public schools from the pre-K-12 level all the way up to higher education to improve education facilities, said California Assemblymember representing the 70th District Patrick O’Donnell, who co-wrote the bill. Read more...

Photo: If passed, Proposition 13 would provide $2 billion to the University of California for construction and rehabilitation on its campuses. The remaining $13 billion of the bond will be provided to public pre-K-12 schools, California community colleges and the California State University system. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Looking into 3 UCLA clubs supporting Democratic presidential primary candidates

Of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in the primary election race, just three have official clubs at UCLA. From flyering on Bruin Walk to hosting debate watch parties, Bruins for Bernie, Bruins for Warren and Bruins for Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out March 1, have made efforts to drum up excitement on campus for their respective candidates. Read more...

Photo: Sen. Bernie Sanders from Vermont, Sen. Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg are the only 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who have had official clubs at UCLA, which may demonstrate which candidates have been able to resonate with college students. (Keaton Larson/Daily Bruin)




UC Santa Cruz dismisses 54 striking graduate student workers over withheld grades

This post was updated March 1 at 5:56 p.m. UC Santa Cruz dismissed at least 54 graduate student workers from spring appointments Friday for withholding fall quarter grades, according to an emailed statement from UCSC media relations. Read more...

Photo: Fifty four graduate students received notice of dismissal for spring appointments Friday from UC Santa Cruz after failing to turn in fall 2019 grades. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Metro offers UCLA students cheaper transport compared to ride-hailing services

When most students want to go to Downtown Los Angeles, they might opt for a $15 Lyft in the interest of time, but public transit can offer a cheaper alternative. Read more...

Photo: Using Metro public transport may be more economical than ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft for UCLA students, who can take advantage of discounted Metro prices. (Daily Bruin file photo)