Author Archives: Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

UCLA graduate student stands behind research despite accusations

A graduate student accused of falsifying data said he stands behind his research in an email statement Friday. In a study published in December, Michael LaCour and his co-author, Columbia professor Donald Green, reported results that suggested voters’ support for same-sex marriage increases following a 20-minute conversation with a gay advocate for same-sex marriage. After […]

Study questioned after UCLA graduate student accused of falsifying data

A report released Tuesday found several irregularities to a study co-authored by a UCLA graduate student and a professor at Columbia University. Donald Green, a professor of political science, and Michael LaCour published the study in December in the journal Science. In the study, Green and LaCour reported results that suggested that voter support for […]

Campbell Hall renovation reminder of student activism history

Miles Goodloe walked through Campbell Hall nearly every day for four years, slipping in and out of tutoring sessions between classes, popping into counseling appointments and dropping by for quick mentoring sessions with advisors. “Family, tutors, counselors, friends, a shelter to come to that will feed you from time to time,” said Goodloe, a UCLA […]

GSA recap – May 6

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. Forum meetings are at 5:30 p.m. in the Ackerman Viewpoint Lounge. Agenda GSA members unanimously approved the election results, which were presented by Elections Commissioner Patrick […]

OUT@Anderson aims to make workplace more welcoming for LGBT students

After graduating from Harvard University, Devon Dickau found himself retreating from who he really was, hiding his engagement ring and watching his language in fear that his identity would be discovered. At the consulting firm where Dickau worked, his manager made it clear that he was uncomfortable with homosexuality. “It was exhausting, not bringing my […]

USAC recap – April 28

The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every week on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff Hall 417 and are open to all students. Watch a live stream of the meeting on the USAC Live! Youtube channel. Agenda Council approved contingency […]