Members of Bruin Republicans said they have high hopes for President-elect Donald Trump’s transition into the White House. Students protested at several rallies throughout the week following Trump’s victory, but Bruin Republican members said they think students should accept the results of the election and move on. Alexis Moran, Bruin Republicans president and a third-year […]
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UCLA students show off their skills in ‘Team Ninja Warrior’ competition
UCLA students tested their strength, speed and agility as they raced in an obstacle course against a USC team. UCLA team members Amanda Adams, James Vaughan and Carter Allen were selected to compete against a USC team in the first season of the Esquire Network show “Team Ninja Warriors: College Madness.” [Related: UCLA student groups […]
Gallery: Beat ‘SC Bonfire and Rally draws crowd to support UCLA football
Thousands of UCLA students gathered in Wilson Plaza on Thursday to witness the annual Beat ‘SC Bonfire and Rally. UCLA Alumni and the Student Alumni Association held the event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to cheer the UCLA football team to victory against USC in anticipation of their Nov. 19 game. The rally was […]
UCLA groups enter grant competition to improve LA for the future
Two UCLA-affiliated groups are competing for $100,000 grants, which they would use to improve Los Angeles. More than 280 organizations submitted proposals to the My LA2050 Grants Challenge. Proposals that win the votes of the public and a panel of judges will win $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000 to implement their proposals. The Goldhirsh Foundation launched […]
UCLA Intergroup Relations Program holds dinner dialogue on feminism
Students discussed feminist issues and considered their visions for gender equality at student-run event on the Hill on Wednesday. The Intergroup Relations Program hosted a dinner dialogue about what they call white feminism. About 20 students attended the event held at Bruin Plate. Intergroup Relations, a program under the Bruin Resource Center, hosts events and […]
Local activists hold teach-in to promote nonviolent protests
A reverend who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. told UCLA community members that violence cannot be used to improve the United States. The Rev. James Lawson Jr., who teaches at UCLA, and other civil rights activists spoke at a teach-in event Tuesday that aimed to engage students in dialogue about nonviolent protests. Undergraduate students […]
UCLA, USC students collaborate on walkouts to protest marginalization
Students from both UCLA and USC put rivalry week aside to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s speech toward marginalized groups. About 300 students began protesting in front of Royce Hall at 3 p.m. for UCLA’s walkout. Students chanted “The people united will never be divided” and “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here.” […]