California has seen one of its wettest seasons this winter – Los Angeles experienced more than 8 inches of rain last month, more than twice as normal, according to the National Weather Service. But last week, the State Water Resources Control Board voted to extend emergency drought regulations until May, which call for water agencies […]
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Alumna elected as Democratic Party delegate to state Assembly District
Karina Kaye grew up in the United Kingdom with progressive parents and socialist grandparents. Her family’s political influence motivated her to move the Democratic party towards more progressive ideals. “My grandmother was a hardcore socialist and an activist,” Kaye said. “My father always voted for the British Labour Party and my mother is Mexican-American. They […]
LGBTQ women share mixed views on Dashew Center’s speed dating event
Catherine Cheng looked around the room to see overeager men and guarded women at a speed dating event. Compared to them, she was having fun. Cheng, who sat at the women-looking-for-women table, was attending the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars’ annual International Speed Dating event Thursday. The event, which was first held in […]
UCLA dentistry students put skills to the test with free screenings
UCLA dentistry students are offering dental screenings at no cost to prepare for their dental licensure exam. Dental students who are training for their dental licensure exam perform the screenings and can diagnose cavities or other minor dental issues in patients. Anyone 18 years or older and in good health is eligible for the program, […]
Campus Queries: Why is the Leaning Tower of Pisa still standing?
Campus Queries is a new Q&A series in which Daily Bruin readers send in science-related questions for UCLA professors and experts to answer. This week, Diane Favro, professor of architecture and urban design, answers. Q. How has the Leaning Tower of Pisa not fallen? – Minhsang D. A. The construction began around 1173 as a […]
Q&A: Law professor discusses nature, limits of executive orders
Following the announcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order halting the acceptance of refugees and citizens from seven Islamic countries, the Daily Bruin’s Pablo Muñoz discussed presidential powers with UCLA Law professor Jon Michaels. Michaels, who specializes in the distinctions between the branches of federal government and laws pertaining to national security, explained how executive […]
LA community leaders discuss civil rights issues at Hammer Museum event
Community leaders presented about the importance of unity among progressives to advance civil rights issues at a Hammer Museum event in Royce Hall on Monday. Former CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin moderated a panel of regional leaders of various Los Angeles advocacy groups, which more than 1,700 people attended. The panel discussed civil […]