The grant will be given over a period of five years to Dr. Daniel Geschwind, a professor of neurology, psychiatry and genetics. His lab hopes to find mutations and bio markers that could help diagnose autism.
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Speaks Out
We asked students how they felt about the ongoing United States Supreme Court proceedings regarding Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act. Iris Colburn First-year, art history “It’s already so difficult in this society to find your true love, and to fall in love, and to live it out, and for some government […]
USAC Recap – April 2
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government of UCLA’s undergraduate students. Council meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff 417 and are open to all students. Agenda The council unanimously passed a resolution condemning the use of the word “retard(ed)” and calling for respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. […]
USAC to discuss fee increase proposal tied to Bruin Bash
The referendum would ask students if a fund specific to Bruin Bash should be created by increasing quarterly student fees by $1.33, according to the referendum proposal.
_Love or Hate: Columnists face off over “The Avengers”_
Fine lines are in overabundance: good and evil, clever and stupid, love and hate. As distressing as it is to see people walking around with incompatible opinions, it’s equally distressing to never explore the depths of such differences. Much like how a superhero needs a supervillain, there’s a great need for “lovers” to absorb a […]
Crimewatch: Mar. 14-31
View Crimewatch: Mar. 14-31 in a larger map These crimes were reported on the UCLA campus and in the Westwood area between Mar. 14-31. Westwood Village On Mar. 16, a 22-year-old man was arrested for shoplifting at 10861 Weyburn Ave. North Village On Mar. 31, a 26-year-old man was arrested for grand theft at 11090 […]
Commemorating Chavez: Exploring the leaders’ impact on UCLA
The original photo credit contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. Cesar Chavez was a prominent Latino activist and labor organizer. Chavez organized and led numerous successful demonstrations to advocate on behalf of improved wages and living conditions for agricultural workers and advocated non-violent resistance tactics, […]