Marco Antonio, a former competitive break-dancer and yoga instructor at UCLA, spoke with the Daily Bruin about his methods of infusing his physicality and heritage into his yoga instruction. Read more...
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News, Science & Health
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February 5, 10:03 pm
UCLA researchers find a way to repair nerve damage with stem cells
UCLA researchers have developed a way to use stem cells to help potentially rebuild damaged spinal cords. In a study published in January, researchers in the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research established a way to derive sensory interneurons, which are cells involved in reflexes and relaying sensory information to the brain, from stem cells. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers established a way to derive sensory interneurons, which are cells involved in reflexes and relaying sensory information to the brain, from stem cells. (Anthony Ismail/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News
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February 5, 10:02 pm
UCLA implements campus safety precautions proposed by task force
UCLA has enacted recommendations proposed by a task force in 2016 to improve the campus’ safety preparedness procedures and emergency notification systems. Campus Safety Task Force, which was established after a murder-suicide on campus in June 2016, has helped the campus make various improvements to its emergency preparation procedures. Read more...
Photo: Campus Safety Task Force, which was established after a murder-suicide on campus in June 2016, has made various improvements to UCLA’s emergency preparation procedures, such as expanding the university’s emergency communication protocols and notification systems. (Daily Bruin file photo)
News, Westwood
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February 5, 10:01 pm
Westwood bars see increase of students after alcohol ban at fraternity parties
This article was updated May 3 at 12:25 p.m. Westwood bars have been serving more UCLA students following a recent alcohol ban at fraternity parties. The Interfraternity Council banned UCLA fraternities indefinitely from hosting in-house parties with alcohol on Jan. Read more...
Photo: More students have been visiting bars in Westwood, including Rocco’s Tavern and Barney’s Beanery, following the Interfratnerity Council’s ban on alcohol at in-house events January. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Crime, News
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February 5, 6:14 pm
UCPD searches for man who allegedly sexually battered UCLA student
University police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually battered a UCLA student Monday morning. The student was walking on Gayley Avenue at 12:58 a.m. Read more...
Photo: University police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually battered a UCLA student Monday morning. He was last seen wearing a black sweater with the words “San Francisco” written on it. (UCPD)
Campus, News
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February 5, 4:35 pm
Chemical smell triggers fire alarms, evacuation in Ackerman Union
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 6:19 p.m. Students were evacuated from Ackerman Union on Monday after a chemical smell originating from the Engineering V building triggered fire alarms. Read more...
Photo: Students and workers were evacuated from Ackerman Union at 3:17 p.m. Monday. Steve Jurado, assistant fire marshal at UCLA, said the smell came from a substance in a laboratory in the Engineering V building. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Crime, News
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February 5, 11:38 am
UCPD searches for man who allegedly sexually assaulted student on Hill
University police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a UCLA student Jan. 28. The student was allegedly sexually assaulted at a UCLA residence hall by a man she had met through an online dating application, according to a UCPD alert. Read more...