University police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted and attempted to rob a UCLA student Thursday. The student was near the corner of Strathmore Drive and Gayley Avenue at about 11:25 p.m. Read more...
Crime, News
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February 16, 6:45 pm
UCPD searches for suspect of alleged assault, robbery attempt near UCLA
Campus, News
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February 16, 2:56 am
Undergraduate Writing Center expands services for transfer students
The Undergraduate Writing Center has expanded services to provide additional academic support and tutoring for transfer students. UWC partnered with the Transfer Student Center to offer walk-in appointments Tuesdays from 12 p.m. Read more...
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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February 15, 11:56 pm
USP holds town hall, seeks student opinion on USAC’s $100,000 allocation
Students called on the UCLA Undocumented Student Program to create more scholarships and improve resources for undocumented students at a town hall event Thursday. USP, which received $100,000 from the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s surplus funds last month, hosted a town hall to receive student feedback on where to allocate the money. Read more...
Photo: (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin) The Undocumented Student Program received $100,000 from the Undergraduate Student Association Council’s surplus funds last month.
Campus, National, News
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February 15, 11:55 pm
Despite federal concerns, UCLA will not close Confucius Institute
UCLA said it has no plans to shut down a Chinese language and culture center affiliated with the Chinese government, despite comments from federal authorities who believe the center expands China’s political influence. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Confucius Institute will continue to operate, the university said, despite concerns from federal authorities that the institutes expand China’s political influence. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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February 15, 11:55 pm
Biochemistry professor emeritus remembered for research, support
Students and faculty remember Roberts Smith for helping create UCLA’s department of biochemistry and developing drugs to treat viral infections. Smith, a biochemistry professor emeritus, died Jan. Read more...
Photo: Roberts Smith, a biochemistry professor emeritus, died Jan. 25 at the age of 89. He helped create the UCLA department of biochemistry and develop the drug ribavirin, which is used to treat viral infections like hepatitis C and influenza. (Photo courtesy of Steven Clarke)
News, Science & Health
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February 15, 11:54 pm
UCLA researchers develop method to accelerate cell force detection
UCLA researchers have developed a method to simultaneously study the strength of thousands of cells, allowing scientists to accelerate the process of drug testing and discovery. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers recently developed a method to simultaneously study the strength of thousands of cells, allowing scientists to accelerate the process of drug testing and discovery. Cells are grown on top of X-shaped marks. (Photo courtesy of Ivan Pushkarsky)
News, Westwood
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February 15, 11:53 pm
State law strives to facilitate development of affordable housing
A new state law plans to streamline the development of affordable housing in California and could potentially lead to more housing development in Westwood. Senate Bill 35 requires cities, such as Los Angeles, that have not met state-set affordable housing targets to approve projects where 10 percent or more of the units are set aside for affordable housing. Read more...
Photo: (Ludi Zhu/Daily Bruin)