California Gov. Jerry Brown promised to defend laws protecting immigrant rights, criticized climate change denial and encouraged bipartisan cooperation in his State of the State address on Tuesday morning. Brown named four priorities for the coming year in his speech: immigration, healthcare, renewable energy and infrastructure. He opened his speech by commending immigrants and their […]
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Communication studies lecturer claims restrictions on class enrollment
Dozens of UCLA students are frustrated with their inability to enroll in a communication studies class this quarter, despite receiving a permission-to-enroll number from their instructor. Keith Fink, a lecturer in the communication studies department, said his PTE numbers were not honored this quarter for Communication Studies 167: “Sex, Politics and Race: Free Speech on […]
Photo: UCLA Residential Life, ACA host Lunar New Year Festival
UCLA Residential Life and the Association of Chinese Americans at UCLA hosted the Lunar New Year Festival at the Palisades Room in Carnesale Commons on Monday. The event consisted of food, games and performances by various cultural organizations such as Taiwanese American Union’s a cappella group, Chinese Cultural Dance Club, Hanoolim and ACA Lion Dance. […]
The Study at Hedrick receives positive feedback from students
With natural lighting, strong Wi-Fi and what some students call state-of-the-art design, The Study at Hedrick has received positive reactions from students. Since the Study opened two weeks ago, it has remained busy through its 24 hours of operation. The Study, which offers multiple lounges including a reading room, and serves seasonal dishes made with […]
Pablo Muñoz: Reflections on attending Trump’s inauguration ceremony
I was unsure what to expect when I decided to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration. As someone of Mexican-American heritage, I felt in some ways I was risking personal friendships and my safety by attending the inauguration of one of the most controversial presidents in history. I should preface the rest of this column with […]
Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef speaks about revolutionary experience
This post was updated on Jan. 23 at 1:50 p.m. An Egyptian comedian spoke about satire’s role in bringing down a dictatorship during his comedy show Wednesday night. More than 1,500 students, faculty, alumni and community members attended Bassem Youssef’s show at Royce Hall, where he shared his experience as a satirist during the Egyptian […]
Medical school alumnus and professor emeritus dies at age 87
Ronald Reisner rarely missed a basketball game coached by John Wooden. He cheered the team on with his family and when Wooden’s games were over, his support of UCLA continued for decades in the medical school. Reisner, a UCLA alumnus and professor emeritus of medicine/dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, died […]