Wednesday, April 22

UCPD safety report cites rise in sexual assault reports, fall in liquor violations

Reported instances of sexual assault on campus rose in 2018 by nearly 40%, according to an annual crime statistics report released by university police. UCPD released the 2019 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report on Monday. Read more...

Photo: University police released their annual crime statistics report Monday. Reported instances of sexual assault increased from 58 in 2017 to 81 in 2018, while arrests for liquor violations dropped during the same period from 19 to one. (Daily Bruin file photo)


George Takei takes stage with other notable alum in UCLA event

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 7:55 p.m. George Takei, a celebrated actor and UCLA alumnus, denounced continued oppression of ethnic minorities in America during his talk at a downtown event Sunday. Read more...

Photo: George Takei, a celebrated actor and UCLA alumnus, and Myung Hee Cho, the associate dean of UCLA’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion office, discussed the oppression of minorities such as Asian Americans in media in the United States. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)


Experts, public officials become increasingly concerned about effects of vaping

Experts are unsure about what is causing the surge in vaping-related lung injuries. A post published Friday stated that 805 vaping-related lung injury cases have been reported spanning 46 states and one U.S. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health sent out a press release warning residents to stop using all electronic smoking devices. (Kanishka Mehra and Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin staff)


Qwench hopes to make a splash in Westwood with its coffee, fruit drinks

A new juice and coffee bar is offering healthier alternatives to local competitors for Westwood residents. Qwench Juice Bar, a Los Angeles-based franchise that started in 2013, opened its doors in Westwood on June 24. Read more...

Photo: Qwench Juice Bar, which features health-focused drinks, commissioned a UCLA mural to attract students. Owner RJ Mattox hopes students will come to study and take social media pictures in front of the mural. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)


Bill that could give UC system $2 billion added to March ballot

A bond on the March ballot would provide $2 billion to the University of California. Assembly Bill 40, which was approved by the California Legislature on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Assembly Bill 48 would allocate one-time funds of $15 billion to the California public school system if passed on the March ballot. UC President Janet Napolitano said in a statement that the bond would help modernize equipment and facilities at all California public schools. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UC submits brief in Supreme Court for lawsuit challenging removal of DACA

The University of California challenged the removal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in a brief filed in the Supreme Court of the United States on Friday. Read more...

Photo: The University of California filed a brief in the Supreme Court on Friday, challenging the removal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The Supreme Court is expected to review arguments on the program Nov. 12. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute established with $20 million grant

A new institute at UCLA aims to undertake research, engage in public outreach and educate students on kindness. The UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, established Wednesday, was funded by a $20 million grant from the Bedari Foundation, an organization that aims to bring awareness to health and wellness issues. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, which will be located in the Luskin School of Public Affairs, will undertake research, engage in public outreach and educate students on kindness. The institute was established Wednesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)