Ky’Tavia Stafford-Carreker asked her professor Wednesday if she could miss class because the poor air quality from the Skirball fire worsened her seasonal allergies and sinus infection. However, her professor asked her to show proof of her respiratory issues. “It was putting us in danger,” she said. “We have to choose our lungs over our […]
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Editorial: UCLA’s handling of Skirball fire lacked foresight, clear communication
Smoky skies. Masked students. A near-deserted campus. This is what Bruins witnessed Wednesday, as a fire raged less than two miles away from campus in nearby Bel-Air. Students, faculty and staff weathered everything from power outages to ashy winds to intractable traffic as flames licked the hills by the 405 Freeway and the Getty Center, […]
Q&A: Professor discusses Westwood air quality following Skirball fire
UCLA canceled classes Wednesday and Thursday due to poor air quality following the Skirball fire in the Bel-Air area. The Daily Bruin’s Emi Nakahara spoke with Suzanne Paulson, an atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor whose research focuses on air pollution in urban environments, to discuss the possible health impacts of the air quality on campus […]
The Quad: Students use Facebook memes to respond to Skirball fire
“UCLA Memes for Sick AF Tweens” is known for its commentary on campus events, and the Skirball fire proved to be no exception. While some students took to drafting petitions and posting angry status updates to voice their concerns over how UCLA handled the situation, others turned to the Facebook community to comment on the […]
Student leaders react to UCLA administration’s response to fire
This post was updated Dec. 7 at 1:10 p.m. Some student leaders said they think the UCLA administration’s response to the Skirball fire was inefficient and that the decision to cancel Thursday classes could have been made earlier. The fire, originating near the I-405 Freeway around 4 a.m., burned through Bel-Air on Wednesday, prompting the university […]
The Quad: UCLA administration’s response to fire sparks student reaction
UCLA canceled Wednesday afternoon classes because the Skirball fire near campus made it difficult for some students and faculty to commute. An early Bruin Alert said students should consult their instructors as to whether to attend classes. At about 11 a.m., the university issued an updated alert canceling classes beginning at or after noon. Some […]
UCLA men’s basketball game canceled due to fire
UCLA men’s basketball’s Wednesday night game was canceled because of a fire in the Bel-Air area. The Bruins were scheduled to take on Montana at 8 p.m. at Pauley Pavilion. The team also canceled all other team workouts and practices scheduled for Wednesday. Single-game ticket purchases for Wednesday’s game will be refunded automatically, per a […]