A recent analysis of a 2011 survey suggests a link between discrimination related to transgender bias and attempted suicide among transgender adults, according to a study by researchers at the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The study, released on Jan. 28, analyzes the findings of […]
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ASUCLA Board of Directors meeting recap: Jan. 24
Associated Students UCLA is a multimillion-dollar organization that provides student services and activities that the university does not fund and oversees the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Graduate Students Association, Communications Board, campus services and enterprises. PROPOSALS · The board passed the Finance Committee’s motion to create a program in which 10 percent of sales earned […]
Officers found not guilty in homeless man Kelly Thomas’ death
A California jury found two former California police officers not guilty on Monday of any charges in connection with a homeless man’s death in 2011. Kelly Thomas, 37, died after a violent struggle with the two former officers which was captured on surveillance camera, according to local news reports. Former Fullerton police officer Manuel Ramos […]
ASUCLA set to discuss its philanthropy policy
The Associated Students UCLA board of directors is in the process of developing a policy to determine how to respond to philanthropic requests. At its meeting last month, the necessity for such a policy was highlighted by board members when they discussed how to reply to a donation request from members of the Typhoon Haiyan […]
ASUCLA Board of Directors meeting recap: Dec. 6
Associated Students UCLA is a multimillion-dollar organization that provides student services and activities that the university does not fund and oversees the Undergraduate Students Association Council, Graduate Students Association, Communications Board, campus services and enterprises. PROPOSALS The Facilities Commission subcommittee suggested selling a reusable mug selection at ASUCLA coffee shops, said Bob Williams, executive […]
UCLA installs first bike counter in Southern California
Bike enthusiasts and UCLA Transportation officials attended a ceremony Friday morning to unveil a device that counts passing bicycles on Strathmore Place. Located between an overpass and the intersection of Westwood Plaza and Strathmore Drive, the device is one of few active bicycle counters in the United States, said David Karwaski, senior associate director for […]
UCLA begins selling international clothing line on campus
UCLA’s international clothing line, which is sold as a fashion brand overseas, is being offered on campus for the first time. The UCLA Store began selling a part of UCLA Clothing International’s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection on Tuesday, marking the first time the items are available in the United States, said Cynthia Holmes, director of UCLA […]