Students can now use their own reusable bottles at takeout restaurants on the Hill. UCLA Dining Services launched a program this quarter encouraging students to use their own bottles instead of disposable cups. Read more...
Photo: The program was initiated to help UCLA reach its goal of reaching zero waste by 2020. UCLA takeout restaurants use around 7,000 cups a day, most of which end up in landfills. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)
Neil Garg eats breakfast with his students before teaching a Fiat Lux freshman seminar on the Hill as a way to engage with students outside of the classroom. Read more...
Photo: The Faculty-in-Residence program allows 20 professors to reside on the Hill with their families and pets. It aims to foster both formal and informal interactions between residents and faculty through educational programming, classes, individual and small group advising and casual association. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The Los Angeles Metro received the federal funding needed to begin work on a new extension connecting Westwood to Century City. According to a Century City/Westwood News report, the approval of LA Metro’s request for funding reimbursement will allow the Metro to be selective in competitive bids for the boring of the metro tunnel. Read more...
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Electric scooter riders in Los Angeles will be able to have scooters delivered to their front doors. Electric scooter company Bird Rides, Inc. announced Thursday it plans to launch its new service Bird Delivery, which is designed to aid riders who want to make scooters a regular fixture of their daily travel. Read more...
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UCLA researchers found two-thirds of children and four-fifths of teenagers in California fail to exercise for the recommended amount of one hour per day. The study examined what environmental factors might discourage children from exercising. Read more...
Megyn Rugh said she understands why surfers at the beach don’t want her to swab their noses for germs. “It’s a lot of people trying to surf really quickly before work. Read more...
Photo: Megyn Rugh explains the study to a passing surfer.(Stephen Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The number of reported sexual assaults on or near campus increased by 38 percent between 2016 and 2017, according to an annual report released by university police. Read more...
Photo: On Thursday, UCPD released the 2018 UCLA Annuals Security and Fire Safety Report, which compiles crime statistics at UCLA and surrounding areas. The report details the number of burglaries, assaults and robberies have been reported in the area. (Jenna Smith/Daily Bruin)
