Saturday, April 11


UCSA adds international student affairs officer position to board

The University of California Student Association created a new officer position Sunday to support international students in the UC. At the UCSA board meeting at UC Merced, board members unanimously passed a resolution calling for the addition of an international student affairs officer for the new academic year. Read more...

Photo: (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin) The University of California Student Association board members unanimously passed a resolution creating a new officer position for international students in the UC.


Ashe Center awarded for commitment to quality of LGBTQ health care services

A national advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals named the UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center a 2018 leader for its services to LGBTQ students on campus. Read more...

Photo: The Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index has previously listed UCLA as a top performer in LGBTQ healthcare, but on April 2, the survey found UCLA reached a higher level of providing healthcare to LGBTQ students and engaging in outreach and education programs. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Air Force ROTC assistant professor glides into retirement

Air Force Maj. Lenard Soriano presented a cadet with a 20 mm shell from an F-16 aircraft that he milled into a bottle opener to thank him for organizing his retirement ceremony. Read more...

Photo: Maj. Lenard Soriano, an assistant professor in UCLA Air Force ROTC, retired after 20 years. He joined UCLA’s ROTC in 2014. (Courtesy of Nicole Bessette)


Congressman Ted Lieu speaks in Westwood regarding Russia, campaign interference

The congressman who represents UCLA and Westwood said at an event Sunday he thinks the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election will help Democrats overturn Republican seats in the 2018 Congressional midterm election. Read more...

Photo: Congressman Ted Lieu and Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General, spoke at an event at the Hammer Museum about Trump’s awareness of Russian interference and the future of Robert Mueller’s investigation. The panel was moderated by Ian Masters, a journalist and radio show host. (Ryan Leou/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Judicial board rules against reconsidering Justin Jackson’s IVP candidacy

The Undergraduate Students Association Council Judicial Board ruled in favor of the USAC Election Board after reviewing a petition claiming the election board unfairly disqualified a candidate. Read more...

Photo: The USAC Judicial Board held hearings Friday night to determine whether the election board violated the election code by disqualifying a candidate. (Nathan Smith/Daily Bruin senior staff)


USAC Judicial Board discusses Justin Jackson’s disqualification in hearing

The Undergraduate Students Association Council Judicial Board conducted a hearing Friday on a petition that claimed the election board’s decision to disqualify a candidate violated his right to an equal opportunity to run. Read more...

Photo: Justin Jackson, who was disqualified for submitting his candidate application form late, attended a judicial board hearing Friday. (Nathan Smith/Daily Bruin senior staff)