This post was updated May 14 at 1:58 p.m. Students will have access to a new vegan dining option on campus starting Tuesday. Veggie Grill, an Irvine-based restaurant chain with a plant-based menu, will open Tuesday in Ackerman Student Union’s first-floor dining room. Associated Students UCLA decided to replace Sbarro, a New York-style pizza restaurant […]
Tag Archives: db-story-b
Senatorial hopeful Kevin de León discusses immigration, environment
Kevin de León said he is depending on college students’ support in his bid for California’s U.S. Senate seat. “I need the millennial vote,” he said. “I need the college vote if I’m going to be successful.” Members of the Daily Bruin Editorial Board met with de León, a Democrat who is running against incumbent […]
UCLA website hacked, no student information or sensitive data affected
The UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences website was affected by a hack that converted websites into cryptocurrency mining platforms, the university confirmed Wednesday. Troy Mursch, a security researcher, said in his updated blog post Monday that UCLA’s Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences website was affected by a cryptojacking campaign that targeted vulnerable Drupal websites. About 348 […]
Student group raises awareness for environmental racism with forum
Expert panelists said at an event Tuesday that environmental degradation disproportionately affects communities of color, and that promoting racial diversity among environmental science researchers could help address the issue. The Environmentalists of Color Collective at UCLA hosted a forum on climate justice in Carnesale Commons, featuring a panel of environmental justice advocates from Los Angeles. […]
CAPS creates new programs using funds from 2016 referendum
UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services has created new programs to interact with and support students using funds from increased student fees. CAPS is using funding from the #UCLAwellness Initiative Referendum to operate the CAPS Student Advisory Board, to run the International Student Support Program and to hire a community liaison who will help students access […]
Panel discusses effects of water shortage in Middle East, Africa
Water scarcity is contributing to political tensions and volatile food prices in the Middle East and Africa, experts said at an event Monday. Professors and experts from various universities and companies gathered at the “Water in the Middle East and Africa: A Nexus of Cooperation and Conflict” event at the UCLA Faculty Center to discuss […]
Other unions representing UC workers plan to join AFSCME in solidarity strike
Unions representing medical employees in the University of California plan to hold a strike in solidarity with the UC’s largest union this week. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service workers such as custodians and food service workers, is holding a strike from Monday to Wednesday because the […]