UCLA researchers found chemotherapy and other radiation cancer treatments may be linked to worsened cognitive performance. The study, published this week, showed DNA damage from radiation therapies was associated with worsened cognitive performance in patients. Patricia Ganz, a health policy and management professor, said chemotherapy and radiation treatments kill cancer cells, as well as normal […]
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LA Metro may introduce alternative ride-sharing service to Westwood
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 10:31 a.m. A new transportation service through LA Metro may allow people to schedule on-demand car rides in Westwood. Metro on Demand, also known as MicroTransit, is a pilot project LA Metro is developing to provide car transportation at the beginning and end of trips taken on public transportation. […]
Student worker union holds protest over frustration with UCPath system
A student workers union protested payroll issues which have left some without pay since the start of the academic year. Roughly 50 student workers from United Auto Workers Local 2865 gathered Friday to protest to show their frustration with UCPath. UCPath is a centralized payroll platform for University of California employees that launched at UCLA […]
UCPD searching for man involved in attempted burglary on Gayley Avenue
University police are searching for a man involved in an attempted burglary Friday morning. The man attempted to enter a UCLA student’s apartment on Gayley Avenue through her balcony while she was sleeping, according to a UCPD alert. The student reported to UCPD that the man fled after hearing yelling from outside the apartment. UCPD […]
Dining Services to reintroduce romaine lettuce winter quarter due to CDC’s recall
UCLA Dining Services will reintroduce products containing romaine lettuce next quarter to ensure student safety, in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent recall of certain romaine lettuce. The CDC narrowed its warning on romaine lettuce Monday, advising consumers most lettuce is safe to eat except for the romaine lettuce harvested from […]
UCLA dance groups stay in rhythm despite delay in creation of new practice room
Dance groups will have to practice in outdoor parking garages at least until spring quarter because of delays in the construction of a new multipurpose room. Students advocated for the creation of a 1,600-square-foot room in the John Wooden Center last year to give student dance groups an indoor rehearsal space. The room, which will […]
Danish diplomat discusses US relations, international developments
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 5:50 p.m. A Danish diplomat said Denmark depends on the United States to help ensure its place in the international community. Henrik Bramsen Hahn, deputy chief of mission at the Embassy of Denmark to the US, spoke about Denmark’s role in international affairs at an event organized by […]