UCLA officials recently instituted new policies to increase compliance with the campus’ tobacco-free policy, drawing mixed reactions from the UCLA community.
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Chancellor Block addresses issues including diversity, Napolitano’s visit
Every quarter, the Daily Bruin editorial board meets with Chancellor Gene Block to discuss issues affecting campus and to better understand university policy. On Friday, the board held its fall meeting with Block and covered issues ranging from campus diversity, University of California President Janet Napolitano’s visit to campus and recent campus protests advocating for […]
Students honor domestic abuse victims in awareness walk at UCLA
Danielle Herrera walked in silence Saturday morning to honor her mother, a survivor of domestic violence. The second-year psychology student said her father often abused her mother when they were together, but the strength she has shown is an inspiration to Herrera. “There were no events like this to allow her to say it wasn’t […]
Undocumented student motivated by legal inadequacies
Vlad Stoicescu-Ghica crams his schedule with jobs and internships on his quest to become an attorney like his mother used to be in his home country of Romania. The third-year political science student’s aspirations are also motivated by experiencing the legal system’s inadequacies firsthand as an undocumented individual. “I want to be there to watch […]
UCLA groups organize walk for domestic violence awareness
Student groups will help host a silent walk around campus on Saturday as part of a worldwide event to honor people who have experienced domestic violence. The event represents the silence that organizers said is often imposed on survivors of domestic violence. It will take place at 7 a.m. at Drake Stadium. After the walk, […]
ASUCLA considers proposal to install sleep pods
The Associated Students UCLA Board of Directors is currently considering a proposal to install between seven and 11 sleep pods in Ackerman Union – a plan that has provoked mixed reactions from the UCLA community. If approved by the board, sealed, cylindrical nap spaces would replace the lounge and pool table on the third floor […]
Smoking ban ignites uncertainty about e-cigarettes
Even though UCLA’s tobacco-free policy prohibits electronic cigarettes, fourth-year history student Jeremy Reynolds continues to use them on campus. Reynolds, a former tobacco smoker, said they help him curb his addiction to regular tobacco cigarettes. “I smoke them to quit what really was a much worse habit,” Reynolds said. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have doubled […]