This post was updated June 11 at 3:06 p.m. A former UCLA Health doctor pled not guilty Monday to charges of sexual battery in connection with his medical practice. James Heaps, an obstetrician-gynecologist who had worked at UCLA Health since 2014, was charged with sexual battery relating to treatment he gave two patients in 2017 […]
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Substitute courses a viable option for dead major requirements
Some students are taking substitute classes to complete their degrees because some required courses have not been offered in multiple quarters. Students in linguistics and other majors said they have to work with their department advisors to find substitutes for classes that are not offered in order to fulfill their requirements. Linguistics students that choose […]
Lawsuits, alcohol bans and violations: Title IX and sexual assault issues recap
UCLA has remained silent regarding several Title IX or sexual assault-related incidents this year due to legal policies or privacy concerns. Here is an overview of the incidents that occurred and what is known regarding UCLA’s response. Lawsuit against UCLA fraternities Then: A UCLA student filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Zeta […]
Ted Lieu, survivors of conversion therapy discuss banning practice at roundtable
Congressman Ted Lieu said he thinks conversion therapy needs to be banned at the federal level at a UCLA event Thursday. The UCLA School of Law hosted a roundtable discussion with survivors of conversion therapy during Pride Month to discuss the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, or H.R.2119. This legislation, which was first proposed by Lieu […]
Union members protest after researcher’s postdoctoral appointment ends
About 40 union members marched through campus Thursday to protest the university’s actions regarding a postdoctoral appointment. United Auto-Workers Local 5810, a union which represents academic and postdoctoral researchers, protested alleged retaliation against one of its members by the university. Sandra Koch, a postdoctoral researcher, was told her appointment would end June 30, which protestors […]
New cannabis advisory board met with controversy on campus
A newly established policy advisory board will oversee cannabis-related events and research on campus. The University of California released two memorandums outlining requirements for cannabis-related research on campus and potential risks of receiving funding from businesses that profit from marijuana-related activities. UCLA established the Cannabis Advisory Board in April, which is responsible for drafting policy […]
USAC recap – June 4
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Bruin Viewpoint Room and are open to all students. Watch a livestream of the meetings on the USAC Live! channel on YouTube. Public Comment: Representatives from California […]