Editor’s Note: Over the next 22 weeks, Bruin reporter Katie Shepherd will be training for the Asics L.A. Marathon and writing a weekly column chronicling her experiences along the way. She’ll be reporting on the science and health aspects of endurance training as well as featuring students and L.A. residents who are taking on similar […]
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Bramah Singh, renowned UCLA cardiologist, dies at 76
By Julia Raven Bramah Singh, a renowned UCLA cardiologist known for his cutting-edge ideas and dry sense of humor, died Sept. 20 at the age of 76 at his home in Encino. Along with his expertise in cardiology, Singh was known for his wide variety of interests, coming home to spend hours digging and planting […]
Students create website encouraging the exploration of LA by bus
Two students aim to pop the “UCLA bubble” using a website they built to share iconic and interesting locations in Los Angeles accessible by bus.
Arab Welcome Day invites students to learn more about the clubs on campus
Students will be able to meet representatives of different Arab student organizations and enjoy Middle Eastern food at the first Arab Welcome Day on Tuesday. The event will be at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and all students are welcome to attend the event, said Alaa Abuadas, a fourth-year communication studies […]
Miles to Go: LA Marathon a chance to explore the unfamiliar
Editor’s Note: Over the next 22 weeks, Bruin reporter Katie Shepherd will be training for the Asics L.A. Marathon and writing a weekly column chronicling her experiences along the way. She’ll be reporting on the science and health aspects of endurance training as well as featuring students and L.A. residents who are taking on similar […]
Students express hope, doubts regarding Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong city officials canceled negotiation talks with student leaders of Hong Kong’s Occupy Central movement Thursday evening, confirming expectations and dashing the hopes of some UCLA students who have family in the city or who participated in the protests. Two weeks ago, demonstrators took to the streets to rally against a decision made by […]
Student groups receive reduced SOOF funds for second consecutive year
For the second year in a row, undergraduate student government leaders are set to allocate student groups about $35,000 less from a fund meant to support them. The Student Organizations Operational Fund, commonly known as SOOF, saw a drop in funds this year due to an increase in expenses for building maintenance, pension contribution, benefits […]