The North Westwood Neighborhood Council accomplished many of its goals, but members faced challenges from a lack of experience and a shorter-than-usual term. The members of the NWWNC collectively sought to address topics ranging from housing development to promoting businesses and entertainment in Westwood Village, said NWWNC President Michael Skiles. However, the NWWNC dealt with […]
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Nominated UC student regent plans to focus on transfers, basic student needs
A recently nominated student regent and UCLA alumnus said he hopes to increase engagement of different student populations and focus on issues relating to basic needs. Jamaal Muwwakkil, a doctoral student at UC Santa Barbara, was nominated in May to be the student regent on the University of California Board of Regents for the 2020-2021 […]
Judge postpones hearing of former UCLA doctor charged with sexual battery
This post was updated June 26 at 8:16 p.m. A former UCLA doctor appeared in court Wednesday for charges of sexual battery against former patients and sexual exploitation connected to his practice. James Heaps, a former UCLA obstetrician and gynecologist, appeared at the Airport Courthouse for a scheduled preliminary hearing. Judge Yvette Verastegui postponed the […]
USAC, GSA call for greater transparency following Heaps investigation
UCLA took over a year to notify students of the investigation of a former doctor accused of sexual battery. University officials sent a campuswide email June 10 regarding the arrest of James Heaps, a former UCLA Health obstetrician and gynecologist. Undergraduate Student Association Council President Robert Watson said he felt the fact that students were […]
Multiple groups claim renting rooms from ASUCLA come with steep or surprise fees
Both UCLA and non-UCLA groups said they face unexpected room rental costs when hosting events on campus. Associated Students UCLA room rentals are free for student groups for certain venues, but additional charges may be added after a group hosts an event. Prices increase for on-campus clients as well as off-campus clients, who can ask […]
UC plans to change admissions process in response to recent bribery scheme
The University of California announced changes to its admissions process Thursday in response to a recent college admissions scandal. The UC said in a press release it will be taking steps to strengthen the policies and procedures of its undergraduate admissions process. The announcement is in response to the recent college admissions scandal uncovered in […]
First comprehensive study on otters reveals low genetic diversity
A simple blood sample has led to the discovery that sea otters have low genetic diversity, which may threaten the species’ health in the future. The sample was taken from Gidget, who was a sea otter at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and aided in a UCLA-led study that resulted in the first comprehensive genomic analysis […]