University of California President Janet Napolitano joined other heads of prominent universities in denouncing a national scholar organization’s recent vote for an academic boycott of Israel. The American Studies Association’s National Council said it voted for such a boycott because it contends that Israeli policies have deprived Palestinian scholars and students of their academic freedoms. […]
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Nirra Fields leads UCLA offense in 96-89 win over Cal Poly
A steal here, a three-pointer there and field goal after field goal – such was the day of Nirra Fields. It was a career game for the sophomore guard, one she likely won’t soon forget.
Women’s basketball commits season-high 22 turnovers, falls 66-60 to Auburn
For the third game this season, UCLA women’s basketball found itself on the verge of going above .500 for the first time. And once again, cue another missed opportunity. Playing Auburn (9-3) in the second game of the Subway Classic, held in Minneapolis, Minn., UCLA (5-6) couldn’t quite secure that elusive consistency, falling 66-60 a […]
Calif. Supreme Court requires public release of bar data
The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that the State Bar of California must publicly release bar admissions data on law students’ race, grades, exam scores and the schools they attended.
Women’s basketball snags comeback win over Minnesota
With eight minutes left and the game tied 45 apiece, Minnesota’s junior guard Rachel Banham sparked an 8-0 Gophers run with back-to-back threes, giving Minnesota its biggest lead of the game. But the UCLA women’s basketball team withstood the run on the road and delivered its knockout punch, scoring the game’s final 11 points en […]
Animal rights group files lawsuit demanding UCLA research records
An animal rights activist group filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the University of California Board of Regents demanding that UCLA release documents regarding its use of animals in research. Stop Animal Exploitation Now, the organization that filed the lawsuit, claimed the organization does not know whether UCLA is violating any laws regarding animal use in […]
Napolitano details $5M allocation for undocumented students
UC President Janet Napolitano detailed how the $5 million she allocated to support undocumented students will be distributed among nine University of California campuses in a letter released Wednesday to UC chancellors.