Thursday, April 23

Student organization CruX creates neurotechnology for medical solutions

A new student organization combines neuroscience and technology to assist those affected by neurodegenerative disorders. CruX, which delves into the developing field of neurotechnology, creates hardware prototypes that translate brain signals into actions. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumna Vicky Yuan (left) and Chris Hernandez (right) co-founded CruX, a student organization that combines neuroscience and technology to create hardware prototypes that translate brain signals into actions. The prototypes could be used to assist those affected by neurodegenerative disorders. (Courtesy of Laila Stedman)


Popular, goal-driven diets may lead to adverse health effects, say UCLA experts

Calorie counting and suppressing cravings is not as healthy as some students may think. Instead, they should listen to their bodies and feed them what they want, UCLA experts said. Read more...

Photo: UCLA experts say that calorie counting is not as healthy as some students may think. In fact, goal-driven diets may contribute to stress, particularly for students who experience academic stress already. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)


CALPIRG roundtable discussion addresses accessibility to resources for students

Students discussed open access materials, textbook affordability and the University of California’s responsibility to support its students at a roundtable discussion Friday. The California Public Interest Research Group hosted a discussion regarding open access at the end of Open Access Week on Friday. Read more...

Photo: The California Public Interest Research Group hosted a roundtable discussion with students about the open access movement, textbook affordability and course resource costs Friday. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)


Kelly Music Building in Westwood under consideration for monument designation

A building on Westwood Boulevard could soon become a Historic-Cultural Monument, depending on an upcoming vote from the Los Angeles City Council. The Kelly Music Building, which most recently housed an Italian restaurant called Tanino Ristorante, was completed in 1930. Read more...

Photo: The building that formerly housed Tanino Ristorante may be recognized as a historical building if the city council approves it. The building was designed by Paul Revere Williams, the only certified African American architect west of the Mississippi River at the time. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)


Sixth presidential primary debate to take place at UCLA’s Royce Hall

This post was updated Nov.1 at 6:26 p.m. The sixth presidential debate will be at UCLA’s Royce Hall on Dec. 19, during winter break. The Democratic National Committee announced the debate Friday. Read more...

Photo: The sixth presidential debate will be held in Royce Hall by the UCLA School of Public Affairs on Dec. 19. Ticketing will be handled by the DNC but a limited number of tickets will be reserved for students and alumni. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UC no longer exempt from wage theft code, bringing further accountability to process

University of California employees’ year-long battle for correct and on-time wages concluded after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill ending the UC’s wage theft exemption Oct. Read more...

Photo: Wage theft, the denial of rightfully owed wages and benefits earned by employees, is illegal for most employers under the California Labor Code. The University of California was exempt from these laws until Oct. 3, when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill ending the UC’s wage theft exemption. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)