The University of California Student Association passed two resolutions Sunday calling for the University to divest from American companies that some say profit from alleged human rights violations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as well as several governments including the U.S. that some say commit human rights violations.
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UCLA nurse found dead with gunshot wounds in Long Beach home
A nurse at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center was found dead in her Long Beach home Wednesday, police said in a press release. Paramedics found nurse Sayuri Jean Griffin, 57, and her husband, Salvador Trujillo, 57, in their home at about 3 p.m., according to a Long Beach Police Department press release. Griffin and […]
Senator rallies at UCLA for proposed state constitutional amendment
This post was updated on Feb. 6 at 7:38 p.m. Student government leaders and a state senator led a rally Friday at Bruin Plaza for a proposed state constitutional amendment that would give more power to the Legislature in controlling the University of California. Currently, the University is governed by its Board of Regents, a […]
Anthem cybersecurity breach may impact students with UC SHIP
Students who have university health insurance may have had their personal information compromised after it was announced Wednesday that hackers breached the computer system of Anthem Inc. Anthem provides insurance coverage for the University of California Students Health Insurance Program. UCLA students are automatically enrolled in UC SHIP but may choose to waive it. About […]
National Signing Day lands UCLA 19 strong recruits amid controversy
Though UCLA’s National Signing Day had everything, the Bruins may still come up lacking. Make no mistake, UCLA’s 2015 recruiting class – which ranked as high as No. 4 by Scout.com – is perhaps the most talented coach Jim Mora has brought in since arriving in Westwood a little more than three years ago. “This […]
Hedrick dining hall to reopen as new 24-hour study space
Hedrick dining hall is set to reopen as the Hill’s first 24-hour eatery and study space in fall 2016, according to recently approved plans by UCLA Housing officials. The project, which is expected to cost about $8.2 million in housing reserve funds includes a redesign of the Hedrick dining hall to look more like a […]
USAC to vote on extensive election code reforms
The undergraduate student government will vote on extensive election code reforms, including official slate recognition, campaign spending limits and mandatory financial disclosure, at its meeting Tuesday. The revisions come after controversies surrounding campaign spending and the Election Board’s regulation of slate activities in recent elections. Many of the changes are based on the election code […]