Tuesday, May 12

Co-op residents defend rooster dropped off in nearby lot despite disturbances

For about a week, residents of the University Cooperative Housing Association didn’t need an alarm clock – they were roused by a rooster’s crowing. The rooster, who was deemed “Baraaack” – after former president Barack Obama – lived in a then-vacant lot near the co-op – a student-led, nonprofit housing space – from April 6 to April 14. Read more...

Photo: Baraaack stands in an open field. The rooster, named after former president Barack Obama, lived in a then-vacant lot near the University Cooperative Housing Association for about a week. (Courtesy of Carrie Tiong)




Local churches voice concern over potential raids following new immigration policy

Inmaculada García-Sánchez used to conduct research at a Los Angeles church, where the gates were open to all. But the church now looks like a fortress, she said. Read more...

Photo: A “know your rights” poster is pictured. Local churches expressed concern over potential raids from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Alexandra Crosnoe/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA Housing changes spark concern, causing students to seek private alternatives

This post was updated April 29 at 11:06 p.m. Andrew Loustalot’s first home at UCLA was the university apartments. Loustalot, a third-year anthropology student, lives in a four-bedroom, eight-person unit in Palo Verde, a university apartment. Read more...

Photo: Landfair Avenue, a residential street in Westwood, is pictured. Following UCLA housing changes, many students have turned to private off-campus housing options in Westwood. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Officials discuss sustainable response to LA fires at 7th annual Luskin Summit

Government officials explored sustainable ways of responding to the Los Angeles fires at the seventh annual UCLA Luskin Summit on April 16. The event was held at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center. Read more...

Photo: Panelists at the Luskin Summit, including Mayor Karen Bass, are pictured. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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