California residents voted Tuesday, faced with a decision on statewide propositions 1A through 1F, which, if all had passed, would have helped close the state budget gap and potentially mitigate cuts made to the UC system.
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12 false alarms disrupt Sproul
The current residents and staff of Sproul Hall have had a number of evacuations this year due to unintentionally activated fire alarms.
Nobel laureate to discuss Africa
Today, Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of the Green Belt Movement, will give a lecture at UCLA on difficulties hindering Africa’s progress.
BruinAlert aims to prevent tragedies
Anthony Powell shot and killed fellow student Asia McGowan before fatally shooting himself on April 10 at Henry Ford Community College in Michigan.
Mexican studies expanded
The UCLA Program on Mexico, which supports research and studies on the nation, has been expanded into the Center for Mexican Studies, highlighting the growing importance of Mexican issues and offering more resources for interested graduate students and faculty.
César Chávez still relevant today
Today is César Chávez Day, a holiday created to celebrate the life of the California labor-rights activist and to highlight Chicano culture.
Short breaks boost health
Twice a day at the UCLA School of Public Health, faculty, students and staff participate in short workouts, performing moves like “Raise the Roof” and “The Grounder.”