This post was updated July 14 at 4:21 p.m. The University of California lost access to the world’s largest scientific publisher Wednesday. Elsevier, which provides access to over 2,500 journals, had been negotiating with the UC’s California Digital Library since early this year to provide UC students and researchers with access to its content. While […]
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UCLA celebrates at the ESPYS with gymnast Katelyn Ohashi taking home 2 awards
This post was updated July 11 at 2:47 p.m. Katelyn Ohashi’s viral floor routine earned 117 million views, a perfect 10 and now, two ESPYS. The former UCLA gymnast’s Jan. 12 floor routine secured two awards at the 2019 ESPYS on Wednesday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Her performance bested a diving […]
7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Southern California, marks second in two days
This post was updated July 9 at 1:10 a.m. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Friday around 8:19 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake comes on the heels of a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Thursday, which seismologist Lucy Jones identified in a tweet as a foreshock to Friday’s quake. Long Beach, […]
Professor convicted of conspiracy to illegally export microchips to China
This post was updated July 13 at 9:07 a.m. A UCLA professor could face up to 219 years in prison for attempting to export electronics with military applications to China, according to a Department of Justice press release Tuesday. Yi Chi Shih, an adjunct professor of electrical engineering and part-time Los Angeles resident, was convicted […]
UCLA swim and dive hires former Ohio State coach Jordan Wolfrum as head coach
The Bruins are diving into the fall with a new coach. UCLA swimming and diving has hired former Ohio State associate head coach Jordan Wolfrum as its new head coach. Wolfrum worked with the Buckeyes for five years, starting as an assistant coach in 2014 and getting promoted to associate head coach in 2016. She […]
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 […]
Jaylen Hands selected No. 56 overall in NBA Draft, 2 Bruins go undrafted
This post was updated June 21 at 8:50 a.m. It took nearly five hours, but a Bruin finally came off the board. Former UCLA men’s basketball guard Jaylen Hands was selected No. 56 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday night. The Los Angeles Clippers initially held the pick, but they agreed to a […]