The UCLA Speech and Debate team met yesterday with Chinese students from different universities for a lively back-and-forth about whether the United States should accept Syrian refugees. Both teams spent weeks going through facts and arguments to prepare for the debate, which was touted by the communication studies department as a prime opportunity for cultural […]
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Southern Lights reopens after flood investigation
Southern Lights, a coffee shop in the Court of Sciences Student Center, reopened Thursday after the store flooded in November. UCLA officials shut down the store when water that flooded the ground floor tested positive for sewage-related bacteria. Officials reopened the store after the flooding stopped, but have not determined the source of the leak. […]
USAC discusses bloc voting, other concerns about election process
Several undergraduate student government officers and Election Board officials met Wednesday to discuss bloc voting and other concerns about the student government election process. The Undergraduate Students Association Council’s Constitutional Review Committee, which is in charge of proposing changes to USAC bylaws or the Election Code, convened to discuss possible solutions that aim to make […]
CrowdSmart strives to increase number of successful UCLA startups
UCLA students can now register to participate in an online community that aims to help support new startups by connecting them with fellow students, alumni and faculty. CrowdSmart , a crowdsourcing company created by UCLA alumni about two years ago, allows users to form teams, exchange feedback and brainstorm how to improve their products. Participating […]
Andean event “Yanantin” at UCLA spreads awareness about Quechua language
Students and faculty gathered at Young Research Library Tuesday night to learn about the Quechua, an indigenous group native to South America, and UCLA’s courses on the Quechua language. Professor Luz Maria De la Torre, who teaches the Quechua language classes, and her students hosted the event. Students spoke about Quechua culture in Spanish and […]
USAC recap – Feb. 16
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every week Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff 417 and are open to all students. Watch a live stream of the meetings on the USAC Live! YouTube channel. Agenda The council unanimously approved the […]
LA 2024 releases new bid book with updates on proposed UCLA venues
Three, instead of four, UCLA venues will host the Olympic Games events in 2024 if Los Angeles secures the bid, according to an updated plan released Tuesday. Drake Stadium, previously one of two venues that would host field hockey, would instead serve as a training facility for the athletes, according to the updated bid book. […]