UCLA researchers found two-thirds of children and four-fifths of teenagers in California fail to exercise for the recommended amount of one hour per day. The study examined what environmental factors might discourage children from exercising. Susan H. Babey, a senior research scientist at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research who authored the study, said […]
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Students co-opt local surfers into study about antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Megyn Rugh said she understands why surfers at the beach don’t want her to swab their noses for germs. “It’s a lot of people trying to surf really quickly before work. … You don’t really want to stop and talk to some random weirdo who wants to tell you about bacteria,” she said. “I’m called […]
UCPD’s annual report shows rise in sexual assault, burglary from 2016 to 2017
The number of reported sexual assaults on or near campus increased by 38 percent between 2016 and 2017, according to an annual report released by university police. On Thursday, UCPD released the 2018 UCLA Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which compiles crime statistics at UCLA and surrounding areas. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus […]
School of Medicine receives $3M for spinal cord research in Centennial Campaign
The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine received $3 million to further spinal cord research. The Louis and Harold Price Foundation made the gift to fund the research of Daniel Lu, an associate professor of neurosurgery. Lu studies the flow of electric currents throughout the spinal cord, which plays an important role in controlling muscle […]
Political experts discuss Kavanaugh, midterm elections at Hammer Museum event
A group of political commentators and experts said they think the confirmation of a new Supreme Court nominee could change the role and decisions of the court for decades to come. The event, which the Hammer Museum hosted Thursday, was moderated by Jessica Yellin, former chief White House correspondent for CNN, and featured panelists who […]
UCLA School of Law students and faculty stage protest against Kavanaugh
This post was updated 6:39 p.m. UCLA School of Law students and faculty staged a walkout to protest the possible confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who has been accused of sexual assault. Students also protested against an email sent by the law school’s dean. Almost 100 law students and faculty walked out of class […]
Bird implements automatic stop for scooters on Bruin Walk
Users of Bird scooters will no longer be able to ride their scooters on Bruin Walk. As riders approach Bruin Walk, their scooters will slow to a stop so they can walk them or dismount entirely, according to an email Bird Rides Inc. sent to users in the UCLA area Thursday. The email reminded Bird […]