Ryan Hilliard grew up reading “Dear America,” a series of novels written from the perspectives of young girls in different moments of history. However, throughout her academic career, she found a lack of historical literature written about or by women. This made Hilliard realize she wanted to write more literature about women from a female […]
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New UCLA esophageal diseases center to be named after Robert Kardashian
The David Geffen School of Medicine announced Tuesday its new esophageal disorders center will be named after Robert Kardashian, a Los Angeles attorney famous for representing O.J. Simpson. The Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health will conduct research, provide patient care and run educational programs and community outreach for esophageal disorders ranging from gastroesophageal […]
University of California officials discuss effects of proposed Title IX changes
University of California Title IX officials assessed proposed federal changes to Title IX policy and the future of Title IX at the UC as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month Thursday. The United States Department of Education proposed changes to current Title IX rules in November that would guide how schools handle reports of sexual […]
UC-AFT Local 1990 pushes for higher wages, better conditions for campus lecturers
University of California lecturers began negotiations with the UC for more favorable contracts Wednesday. The University Council for the American Federation of Teachers Local 1990, which represents UC lecturers and librarians, initiated the negotiations by holding a kickoff event in Dickson Court at which they passed out fliers and signed up students for future meetings. Karl […]
Nonprofit hosts event to promote awareness of, dialogue on mental health
A humanitarian nonprofit organization held a community outreach event Tuesday to promote mental health awareness on college campuses. Enriching Community Health Outreach, a nonprofit organization that addresses health inequities, held Mental Health Matters Awareness Night to educate students about mental health. The event featured David Choi, a Korean-American musician, and a panel of speakers from […]
UCLA announces revised policy for animal restrictions on campus
UCLA is further restricting which animals are allowed inside campus buildings, according to a university email statement sent out Tuesday. The revised version of Policy 135, titled “Animals on University Property,” aimed to clarify the definition of animals allowed on campus and how animal owners’ responsibilities differ depending on how their animals are classified, Michelle […]
Chemical explosion occurs in lab in Molecular Sciences Building
One student sustained minor injuries in a chemical explosion Tuesday night. The Molecular Sciences Building was closed for the night after a chemical explosion occurred around 8 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. LAFD crews responded to the incident and rinsed the student to prevent chemical contamination. She was taken to a hospital […]