Sunday, April 19

UC librarians conclude negotiations of salary increases and academic freedom protections

University of California librarians ended yearlong negotiations with the UC Office of the President late March after gaining salary increases and academic freedom. University Council-American Federation of Teachers Unit 17, a union representing more than 350 librarians at the UC, reached a tentative agreement with UCOP on March 25. Read more...

Photo: University Council-American Federation of Teachers Unit 17, a union representing more than 350 librarians at the University of California, reached a tentative agreement with UCOP March 25. The five-year contract went into effect April 1 after members voted to ratify it. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)




Researchers identify molecule’s structure, role in autoimmune conditions

UCLA researchers found the structure of a molecule that can trigger the overactivation of the immune system in autoimmune diseases. Gerard Wong, a bioengineering professor, discovered the structure and role of the molecule LL-37 in the body’s immune system, according to an article on the study published in March. Read more...

Photo: Gerard Wong, a bioengineering professor, discovered the structure and role of the molecule LL-37 in the body’s immune system in an article on the study published in March. (Daily Bruin file photo)


SB 50 garners support from NWWNC amid concerns over city planning, affordability

A California senate bill may lift height restrictions on residential buildings near transit lines if passed. Buildings in the Village are generally limited to 40 feet, according to the Westwood Village Specific Plan, the master document for Westwood Village. Read more...

Photo: Both Senate Bill 50 and the Transit Oriented Community program proposed by Los Angeles City Council seek to densify housing around major transit hubs, like LA Metro bus and train lines. (Daily Bruin file photo)



Dance Marathon 2019 raises $330,000 for Pediatric AIDS Coalition

The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA raised $330,037.79 at Dance Marathon, a $12,438.50 increase from last year’s event. PAC hosts Dance Marathon annually as a way to raise money to combat pediatric AIDS and HIV in youth. Read more...

Photo: The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA hosts Dance Marathon annually as a way to raise money to fight pediatric AIDS and HIV in youth. This year, the event featured performances by student groups, outside performers and speakers from the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the UCLA AIDS Institute. (MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)