UCLA researchers developed a gel-forming sprayable solution that can prevent cancer cells from regrowing after surgical removal. Zhen Gu, a bioengineering professor, and other senior researchers at universities in the U.S. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Zhen Gu/UCLA)
David Leaf is teaching a course on what he said he thinks is the new era of classical music: the Beatles. The Herb Alpert School of Music is offering the new course this quarter. Read more...
Photo: (Angela Song/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A UCLA student installed public pianos around campus to foster community through music. The UCLA Piano Project, lead by Jeremy Barrett, a fourth-year economics student, aims to bring together students through public pianos placed on the Hill and on campus. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year economics student Jeremy Barrett has worked since May 2017 to get public pianos installed on campus. He said he hopes they will foster a sense of community. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)
A new counseling and wellness center opened in Westwood to meet demand for student outpatient mental health services. Acacia Counseling and Wellness moved into Westwood Village in late November, the company’s fifth location. Read more...
Photo: Tenika Jackson, clinical director of the Westwood location, said Acacia Counseling aims to give students access to more long-term treatment. CAPS refers students seeking long-term treatment to private providers in Westwood, such as Acacia. (David Gray/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The North Westwood Neighborhood Council is the official neighborhood council representing Westwood Village and UCLA for the Los Angeles City Council. Council meetings are open to the public and meet monthly. Read more...
Two men were charged with vandalism Wednesday for damaging the Bruin Bear statue in November. Louie Torres, 19, and Willie Johnson, 18, were charged with causing more than $10,000 in damages after allegedly painting the statue with red and yellow paint, according to a press release from the district attorney’s office. Read more...
Photo: Two men were charged with causing more than $10,000 in damages after allegedly painting the statue with red and yellow paint. (Isabella Fortier/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 3:41 p.m. The Los Angeles City Council is considering opening a housing project in Westwood to provide housing for homeless people. Read more...
Photo: Jeff Ebenstein, director of Policy and Legislation for City Councilmember Paul Koretz, said the five-story building is in the early stages of development intended to maximize space for the bridge housing facility. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)
