Derrick Spiva Jr. typically stands in the back of Royce Hall listening to world-class performers on his breaks as head usher. Instead of showing guests to their seats, the alumnus will join them in the audience for one night. Taking his seat in the grand auditorium, Spiva will watch the curtain open on the premiere […]
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UCLA approves three new minors effective fall
UCLA undergraduate students can enroll in three new minor programs this fall in ancient and Near East Egyptology, global health and literature and the environment. The Faculty Executive Committee approved the new minors last spring, said Kyle McJunkin, director of the committee. Ancient and Near East Egyptology The ancient and Near East Egyptology minor was […]
Progress in fulfilling USAC resolutions vary
Each year, the undergraduate student government passes several resolutions to express its formal opinion on an issue, but councilmembers often have difficulty fulfilling the ideas expressed in the resolutions. Resolutions aim to represent the student body’s views. Councilmembers use resolutions to signal to the administration that they want a change in campus climate or policy […]
New, returning residents to find renovations to Hill facilities
This summer, UCLA housing officials renovated the Hill to include a new fitness center in Carnesale Commons, improvements to Saxon Residential Suites and the reopened Rendezvous residential restaurant. UCLA Housing spent roughly $3 million for the new fitness center, $2 million on the Rendezvous restaurant and $25 million renovating Saxon Residential Suites, said Rebecca Kendall, […]
Debates over academic freedom affect students, staff, locals
The UCLA Academic Senate defines academic freedom as intellectual independence, free investigation and open communication within the university community. Over the past four years, UCLA saw professors defending their research and students protesting against the diversity requirement, alleging that their academic freedom was at stake. But recent history also saw opposition to free speech, with […]
UCLA employee inspires positivity in students after battling addiction
In 2011, Damone Brown thought he had it all – an apartment of his own and a well-paying social service job that allowed him to help the homeless. Within a year, he became homeless himself, unemployed and dependent on drugs. After years of battling addiction and homelessness, Brown began to rebuild his life by working […]
UCLA Fall Sports: Where to?
Women’s soccer player Taylor Smith, women’s volleyball player Jordan Anderson, and Jordan Vale of men’s soccer are three athletes featured in The Daily Bruins first issue of the year as powerful players looking to help bring a great season to their teams.