A team of five undergraduate women is trying to combat food insecurity on campus. The CalFresh Initiative, led by Global Food Initiative fellow Savannah Gardner, works to help more students apply for CalFresh. Read more...
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National, News
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June 1, 1:54 am
Students, faculty express concern over proposed federal budget cuts
Several UCLA students and administrators said they are concerned with President Donald Trump’s budget request for federal funding for higher education. The proposed budget request would cut the Department of Education’s discretionary spending by $9.2 billion or 13.5 percent, impacting student aid and financial loans as well as research grants. Read more...
Photo: David Pomerantz, former Democratic Staff director on the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations; Marjorie Duske, director of Science and Technology Policy in the UC Office of the President’s Federal Government Relations division; and Francisco Carrillo, executive director of Federal Government Relations, discussed President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget at a forum Tuesday evening. (Courtesy of Jonathan Van Dyke)
A Closer Look, News, Science & Health
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June 1, 1:50 am
Professor works to clear up effects of dust on climate change
Dust in the air can alter climate change in unpredictable ways, according to UCLA researchers. Jasper Kok, an assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, published a paper in April detailing how aerosols such as desert dust can cause temperature and precipitation levels to fluctuate, accelerating climate change. Read more...
Photo: Jasper Kok, an assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, is helping elucidate the role dust plays in climate change. He said dust can have either a net cooling or net heating effect on the atmosphere depending on the size of the particles. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Campus, News
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June 1, 1:41 am
Students hold event to discuss science, stigma of bipolar disorder
A student speaker shared her friend’s experience with bipolar disorder at an event Tuesday night. Shrita Pendekanti, a second-year neuroscience student, and Active Minds hosted “Know the Signs, Know the Science” in Carnesale Commons. Read more...
Photo: Students gathered at an event about the science of bipolar disorder and the stigma surrounding it at Carnesale Commons on Tuesday night. (Dayoung Lee/Daily Bruin)
News, Student Government
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May 31, 11:22 pm
GSA recap – May 31
The Graduate Students Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets for forum every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Read more...
News, Science & Health
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May 31, 11:21 pm
UCLA researchers link genetics, brain morphology to autism, schizophrenia
UCLA researchers discovered that individuals with certain brain structures and genetics are at a higher risk of autism and schizophrenia. The researchers found that certain chromosomal abnormalities can increase individuals’ risk of schizophrenia and autism. Read more...
Campus, Feature Photos, News
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May 31, 11:20 pm
Student groups highlight different cultures through ‘World In-Sight’ fair
The International Student Association held its fourth annual multicultural fair, called “World In-Sight,” at Wilson Plaza on Wednesday. About 14 student groups came together to showcase and celebrate diversity through booths representing various countries. Read more...
Photo: (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin staff)