UCLA agreed to release animal treatment records in response to a lawsuit an animal welfare organization filed in 2013 that alleged UCLA withheld public documents. The Animal Legal Defense Fund represented Stop Animal Exploitation Now an animal welfare organization, in the lawsuit. ALDF alleged UCLA withheld documents and violated the California Public Records Act, and […]
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UCLA class cultivates awareness of Mesoamerican languages, history
Eduardo de la Cruz intones a ritual prayer to bless seeds of corn in a UCLA professor’s backyard one Friday afternoon. Earlier that day, a group of UCLA students dug little holes in a patch of soft dirt in preparation for the blessing. One by one, they offer food to a ceremonial altar decked with […]
Bruins put on pass-heavy performance for fans at Spring Showcase
Josh Rosen’s pass floated far downfield, high over the heads of the defense, arcing down toward the outstretched arms of Kenny Walker. It was a familiar scene for UCLA fans, who time and time again have seen Walker speed past his defender for a chance at a huge reception, only to watch as the ball […]
Protesters march against animal testing in campus research labs
This post was updated on April 22 at 4:45 p.m. Animal rights activists marched to Chancellor Gene Block’s office Friday with signs depicting bleeding monkeys and other animals to protest animal testing in campus research labs. About 70 protesters from the Animal Justice Project held black and white signs with photos of animal cruelty, chanting […]
Graduate student reported missing to UCPD
A UCLA graduate student has been reported missing to university police. She was last seen by her roommate April 10. Alison Wu, a graduate student in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, is believed to be with a male acquaintance named Scott Helton, according to a UCLA statement. She is thought to be acting […]
UCLA students to have monthlong winter break
UCLA students will have a monthlong winter break during the 2016-2017 school year to accommodate university holidays. Winter break for UCLA students will last for four weeks, from Dec. 9 to Jan. 9. UC San Diego will begin break Dec. 10 and UC Santa Cruz will begin Dec. 8. All UC quarter-system universities will begin […]
UCPD Chief James Herren to retire after seven years of service
UCLA Police Department Chief James Herren will retire in June after almost seven years in the position working to improve community relationships and accountability. Herren joined the university as chief of police in 2009. He has since worked to improve interactions between officers and the community, and better prepare officers to handle public safety issues, […]