UCLA Recreation reversed their decision to decrease open swim time in the North Pool after student pushback. Over the summer, UCLA Aquatics removed the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. open swim time on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the North Pool leaving only the 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. time slot open on those days, said […]
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LA Metro’s Measure M sales tax increase garners support in Westwood
This post was updated on Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. Some Westwood officials said they believe more voters will support a sales tax measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that would fund public transit across Los Angeles. Measure M would levy a half-percent sales tax, estimated to raise $860 million per year to build new […]
White House honors UC Regent Eloy Ortiz Oakley for service to students
The White House honored a University of California Regent on Friday for his commitment to making college accessible for everyone. Regent Eloy Ortiz Oakley was recognized as a College Opportunity Champion for Change for his work as co-founder of the Long Beach College Promise, which aims to increase students’ academic potential by offering guidance and […]
No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo claims 50th consecutive win
It’s been three years in the making, but in front of dozens of alumni Saturday, the Bruins finally matched a 48-year-old school record. The No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo team (17-0) reached 50 straight wins with a 17-4 victory over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the second game of a triple-header Saturday, a mark that hasn’t been […]
Funding for mental health services falls short under veto
Some University of California student leaders said they were disappointed by Gov. Jerry Brown’s decision to veto a bill that aimed to provide increased funding for California mental health services. Assembly Bill 2017, introduced by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), would have created a grant program for the UC, California State University and California Community College […]
Geffen Hall construction projected to finish in early October
The David Geffen School of Medicine will complete construction of a new building that will house classrooms and office space in early October. Geffen Hall will open at the corner of Le Conte Avenue and Tiverton Drive in January, said Clarence Braddock, vice dean for education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. […]
Graduate students lose health benefits after departmental errors
Some UCLA graduate student academic workers have lost access to their full health benefits, after their departments failed to process payment for their tuition and fees on time. The Office of the Registrar informed the teaching assistants, tutors and readers that they had outstanding balances on BruinBill on Thursday. United Auto Workers Local 2865, the […]