Task force on sexual assault makes recommendations to UC Regents

SAN FRANCISCO — Members of a University of California task force on sexual assault said Wednesday that the UC should establish consistent system-wide standards for handling and preventing sexual violence and develop comprehensive, mandatory education programs for students, faculty and staff. Task force members also called for the University to commit funding to programs outlined […]

Bruins lead Cavaliers at the half, 21-10

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — If UCLA’s offense imagined how it would like to start the season, its first half performance against Virginia would unequivocally not be it. The same, though, can’t be said for the Bruins’ defense. At the half, UCLA leads Virginia 21 – 10, led by three touchdowns from its defense. With 13:35 left […]

California Legislature passes ‘yes means yes’ law on sexual violence

A bill that requires California universities to adopt a more affirmative definition of consent and a survivor-centered policy on sexual violence passed the state Senate Thursday in a 36-0 vote. Senate Bill 967 would require California universities to adopt certain provisions, such as requiring consent to be affirmative, conscious, voluntary and ongoing. University officials would […]

UCLA men’s soccer defeats Wake Forest in season opener

The No. 4 UCLA men’s soccer team started off its season strong on Friday night, defeating No. 11 Wake Forest on the road, 3-1. In the first 13 minutes, the Bruins built a 1-0 deficit, but quickly showed their resilience and skill, scoring two goals over the next 10 minutes of play. Redshirt senior forward […]

UCLA expects tough plays from Virginia’s top offense, defense players

With UCLA facing Virginia Saturday, here’s the scouting report on Virginia’s top offense and defense players: OFFENSE: RB Kevin Parks (No. 25, Sr.) A diagnosis of Virginia’s offense brings about a simple conclusion: it’s anemic. If you’re looking for the remedy, senior running back Kevin Parks would be the closest thing to a dose of […]

Dean of UCLA School of Law announces plans to step down

Rachel Moran, dean of the UCLA School of Law, announced in an email to law school alumni Friday morning that she will step down after serving as the school’s dean for four years. Moran, a Michael J. Connell distinguished professor of law, did not give a reason in her email for why she does not […]

Graphic: UCLA football season preview

The Daily Bruin analyzes a few UCLA football tidbits through statistical graphics – one each day for the next three days – to gear up for UCLA’s season opener Saturday at Virginia. *** Friday, Aug. 29: Winning the ‘big one’ For the Bruins to seriously contend for a berth in the first-ever College Football Playoff […]