Monday, July 6

Lawsuit challenges OPT program, potentially impacting international students

A lawsuit threatens the future of a post-graduate work program for international students, potentially impacting those hoping to study in the United States. The Optional Practical Training program allows international students who have F-1 statuses and student visas to work in the U.S. Read more...

Photo: A Washington labor union is challenging the Optional Practice Training program, which allows international students with student visas to work in the United States after graduation. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Night market celebrates APIDA cultures with performances, food

Over a dozen scattered stalls set up for a night market celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American cultures broke the usual Monday evening quiet of the Sunset Village Plaza. Read more...

Photo: Kevin Sun, a third-year Asian studies and human biology and society student, informs passersby of the Asian Pacific Coalition night market. Sun, who is also a fiscal coordinator for APC, directed attendees to several booths alongside APC intern Nafi Choudhury, a fourth-year economics student. (Martín Bilbao/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Study uses genetic information to identify archaic ‘ghost population’

A UCLA study discovered evidence for a previously unknown population of ancient humans. The study, which was published in the journal Science Advances on Feb. 12, identified an archaic West African “ghost population,” so named for the lack of fossil-based evidence. Read more...

Photo: Sriram Sankararaman (left), an assistant professor, and Arun Durvasula, a human genetics graduate student, led a study that discovered evidence of a previously unknown population of ancient humans in West Africa. This group is referred to as a “ghost population” because it has a lack of fossil-based evidence. (Bernard Mendez/Daily Bruin)


Westwood’s Qwench Juice Bar remains closed for unknown reasons

A Westwood juice bar remains closed after locking its doors at least two months ago. Qwench Juice Bar, located at the intersection of Gayley Avenue and Weyburn Avenue, opened its doors in June but quietly went dark by the new year. Read more...

Photo: Qwench Juice Bar, which located at the intersection of Gayley Avenue and Weyburn Avenue closed its doors around the new year after opening in June. The reason for the close remains unclear, but some stakeholders attributed it to business cycles in a competitive market. (Emmy Shaw/Daily Bruin)


USAC external vice president fails to receive pay for weeks due to lost DACA status

Every Tuesday night, 15 student government representatives congregate for council meetings. But for the last two weeks, one seat has remained empty. The Undergraduate Students Association Council is composed of undergraduate student representatives who receive a stipend for fulfilling their work as outlined in the council’s constitution. Read more...

Photo: Undergraduate Students Association Council External Vice President Johana Guerra Martinez chose to skip council meetings for two weeks due to the lack of compensation for her work.(Marilyn Chavez-Martinez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Metro, other transit services to offer free transportation on state election day

Anyone in Los Angeles can use public transportation for free on election day. LA Metro is offering free rides on its bus and rail network for all of March 3, according to a Metro press release. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Metro and other transit agencies will offer free service on election day, March 3. Locals can use public transit to reach three voting centers in Westwood, including Ackerman Union at UCLA, the Hammer Museum in Westwood Village and Warner Avenue Elementary School on Holmby Avenue. (James Schaap/Daily Bruin)


Leonard Kleinrock awarded UCLA Medal for involvement in creation of internet

Leonard Kleinrock, a computer science professor at UCLA, received the UCLA Medal for his contributions to the development of the internet, according to a university press release Monday. Read more...

Photo: Leonard Kleinrock, a computer science professor at UCLA, received the UCLA Medal, the university’s highest honor, for his contributions to the development of the internet. (Xuxin Zhang/Daily Bruin)