UCLA researchers found combining antibiotics may help combat dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In a study published last month, researchers found that combinations of three, four and five antibiotics were effective in stopping the growth of E. coli bacteria. This finding challenges a commonly-held belief in the medical community that using more than two antibiotics can be […]
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UC, California Nurses Association reach four-year agreement on nurse contracts
The California Nurses Association decided Monday to approve a four-year contract to increase salaries after almost two years of negotiation with the University of California. The contract includes a 12-percent wage increase over four years and changed language that further cements programs preventing workplace violence and harassment. Over 14,000 nurses will be affected by the […]
UC will update Native American repatriation policies in accordance with AB 2836
The University of California will adapt its repatriation policies for Native American cultural property found on UC campuses to increase transparency and communication. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2836, which aims to improve the UC’s repatriation procedures, into law Thursday. Repatriation describes the process of returning the remains and belongings of Native Americans to […]
School of Medicine receives $10M grant to develop women’s health treatment
The David Geffen School of Medicine received $10 million Thursday to expand treatment and education in women’s health care. Iris Cantor, a philanthropist based in New York City and Los Angeles, donated $8 million to improve the medical school’s women’s health curriculum. UCLA will use the other $2 million to fund a chair position, the […]
Tenth annual Volunteer Day incorporates Bruin community around the world
This post was updated Oct. 2 at 2:58 p.m. Members of the UCLA community volunteered in about 70 different projects around the world in UCLA’s 10th annual Volunteer Day on Saturday. This year UCLA expanded Volunteer Day beyond Los Angeles and included alumni, staff and faculty as regular volunteers rather than just students for the […]
New legislation may allow street vendors to operate without fear of repercussions
Street vendors can now sell food and drinks legally across the state of California. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 946 into law Monday, allowing vendors to operate without any criminal prosecutions starting Jan. 1. The bill, which was introduced by Sen. Ricardo Lara, also authorizes those who have been subjected to previous penalties to […]
Photo gallery focuses on candid communication as lens for understanding consent
This post was updated Oct. 1 at 3:03 p.m. Students curated a gallery of happy and communicative student couples to generate conversation about communication and consent. Bruin Consent Coalition, an organization which aims to educate the campus about sexual assault, created the gallery as part of Relationship Violence Awareness Month in an effort to bring […]