A self-described libertarian media outlet released a video Feb. 23 claiming UCLA students believe in putting supporters of President Donald Trump in concentration camps. Liberty Hangout, which has a right-leaning political bias and mixed factual reporting, according to Media Bias/Fact Check, filmed UCLA students without their consent and concluded from featured responses that UCLA students […]
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UC decides not to renew Elsevier subscription after months of negotiations
The University of California will not renew its subscription with the world’s largest scientific publisher, a University press release announced Thursday. The UC and Elsevier, which owns over 2,500 journals such as Cell and The Lancet, were unable to come to an agreement regarding publishing fees and subscription costs after months of negotiations. The UC’s […]
Panel held by USAC and Bruin Consent Coalition discusses Title IX policy
This post was updated Feb. 28 at 4:17 p.m. Students and panelists discussed the effects of Title IX policy on UCLA students Wednesday night. The Bruin Consent Coalition and Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the President held the town hall to analyze the intersection of sexual violence, Title IX policy and student life. Panelists […]
Five men disrupt chemistry class by performing keg stands
Five men disrupted a chemistry lecture Feb. 20 by doing keg stands in front of the class, a stunt which students said they think was likely performed for a YouTube prank video. Ohyun Kwon, a professor of organic chemistry, said she first noticed a lot of chatter outside her Chemistry 30C lecture in Young Hall […]
UCLA professors conduct research on effects of Woolsey fire on local ecosystems
UCLA professors are conducting a field research study to examine how wildfire severity affects species native to the Santa Monica Mountains. Brad Shaffer, a distinguished professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology, and Jon Keeley, an adjunct professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology, are researching the effect of the Woolsey […]
Tocaya Organica puts down roots in Westwood, offers healthy Mexican dishes
A new Mexican restaurant is now open in Westwood. Tocaya Organica opened on the corner of Lindbrook Drive and Gayley Avenue on Friday. It is located in the storefront next to Le Pain Quotidien, a bakery-restaurant in Westwood. Tocaya Organica serves modern organic Mexican cuisine and offers a range of food options including salads, tacos, […]
Despite new appointments, undergraduate Academic Senate positions remain empty
Student government officials left 20 out of 21 undergraduate student representative positions in the Academic Senate unfilled for half the academic school year. The Academic Senate, which decides on matters like enrollment and degree requirements as well as program establishment, has 42 positions reserved for graduate and undergraduate student representatives on 15 committees. Student representatives […]