The Taiwanese American Social Change Initiative at UCLA kicked off the national Taiwanese American Heritage Week with a free benefit concert Monday at Carnesale Commons. Many students who attended the concert cheered and bobbed their heads to the beatbox solo during a performance by UCLA a cappella group AweChords of “Burning Bridges” by OneRepublic. About […]
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Bruin Day for Transfers welcomes students, helps alleviate concerns
UCLA has been Shaina Kashani’s dream university since her freshman year in high school. She said she was determined to register at UCLA and learn about her new college life at Bruin Day for Transfers on Saturday. More than 6,000 people registered to participate in this year’s Bruin Day for Transfers, more than 2,000 of […]
UCLA students receive grant to fund development projects
After a year of severe stomach pains, doctors diagnosed Jessa Culver with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, and finally gave her the proper treatment. Her experience ignited in her a desire to prevent others from experiencing similar physical pains due to health complications. Her passion for development projects led her […]
Man wanted for writing hateful speech on Kaufman Hall wall
Editor’s note: Because of the offensive nature of discussion around this article, commenting has been closed. University police are searching for a man wanted for writing hateful speech in chalk on the wall of Kaufman Hall in late April. According to a UCPD statement, a witness saw the man tear down flyers from the glass doors […]
State board approves regulations requiring reduction in water use
California cities will be mandated to cut their water usage by an average of 25 percent, following a decision Tuesday that UCLA officials are carefully monitoring. Los Angeles already has initiatives to cut water usage, said Nurit Katz, executive officer for UCLA Facilities Management. With the mandate, however, Katz said she thinks there will be […]
UCLA data center proposal drafted months before San Onofre settlement
UCLA had a proposal drafted for a $25 million data research center related to the closing of the San Onofre nuclear power plant half a year before its closure was settled in court, according to a document released by the San Diego Union-Tribune Tuesday. In the past month, UCLA has come under scrutiny amid questions […]
GSA recap – May 6
The Graduate Students Association is the voice of graduate students on campus. The association meets for forum every three weeks and takes positions on current issues affecting graduate students. Forum meetings are at 5:30 p.m. in the Ackerman Viewpoint Lounge. Agenda GSA members unanimously approved the election results, which were presented by Elections Commissioner Patrick […]