Wednesday, July 8

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)


Anderson report predicts no recession, but rising California unemployment

The UCLA Anderson Forecast predicted the national economy will slow, but not enter into a recession, according to an Anderson press release Wednesday. The forecast predicted the growth of the national economy will slow to 0.4% in the second half of 2020 and then rebound in 2021 to 2.21%. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Anderson Forecast predicted the growth of the national economy will slow to 0.4% in the second half of 2020, but not enter into a recession, according to an Anderson press release Wednesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Center for Health Management chair created following Centennial campaign donation

A UCLA alumnus, among others, contributed to a $1 million donation to create a new faculty chair position in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s newest center, according to a university press release. Read more...

Photo: A million dollar gift to the Center of Health Management created a faculty chair position for a professor with health care management expertise. The center is housed under the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. (Daily Bruin file photo)