UCLA astronomers, with the help of the Gemini South telescope in Chile, have recently discovered space dust and debris composed of particles that are unlike any known planetary building blocks found in our own solar system.
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USAC hopes to work with Chancellor Gene Block to save Night Powell
Night Powell has served thousands of students as a late-night and early-morning study room since 1996.
Camp helps kids deal with cancer
Fourth-year world arts and cultures student Kristin Killacky recalls a moment during her summer volunteering experience when she sat in silence out in the openness of the Los Padres National Forest with a 12-year-old girl.
Economy affects length of students’ stay at UCLA
Angelica Kalika became aware at a very early age that finances do not take care of themselves.
Bruins observe Buddha Day
Vesak Day will be celebrated on Saturday, honoring the life and teachings of Buddha. Students and members of the UCLA community are invited to gather for a series of talks, cultural entertainment, food and discussion. “Vesak” is a Sinhalese word that is derived from Pali meaning “May,” said Eric Ku, staff member of the University […]
DNA Day celebrates genetics’ role in society
Approximately 100 high school students are being invited today for DNA Day in celebration of the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003.
Relay for Life to fund cancer research
Michelle Lapitan, a first-year neuroscience student, was 9 years old when she was diagnosed with anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma.