A student technology organization is helping nonprofits improve the lives of the Los Angeles homeless population and community college students. Nova is a student club with just a dozen members that develops apps for nonprofits in order to have a positive social impact. Read more...
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Campus, National, News
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February 21, 12:41 am
Bruin Republicans, Bruin Democrats face off at quarterly UCLA CrossFire debate
Representatives from the Bruin Republicans and Bruin Democrats debated topical political issues at the quarterly UCLA CrossFire debate hosted by the Bruin Political Union. Moderators of the event, which drew more than 100 students to De Neve Plaza, asked representatives about gun control, wealth inequality and US-Iran relations, drawing from the policies of Donald Trump’s presidency and those proposed by Democratic presidential candidates. Read more...
Campus, Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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February 20, 1:08 am
Upgrades to LA Metro’s bus system could provide faster travel times for students
Getting around Los Angeles may become quicker and easier for some UCLA students, according to drafts of planned changes to Metro’s bus system. Los Angeles Metro released draft proposals of changes to its bus network Feb. Read more...
Campus, News, UC
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February 20, 1:05 am
UCLA grad students rally in support of UCSC TAs striking for affordable wages
UCLA graduate students rallied Wednesday in solidarity with graduate student strikers at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The Ucla4Cola organization rallied in the Court of Sciences, with dozens of students and faculty members gathering in solidarity with student strikers at UCSC. Read more...
Campus, News
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February 19, 8:03 pm
UCLA decides not to implement facial recognition technology after student backlash
UCLA has backed down on including facial recognition software in its campus surveillance system after backlash from students. An interim policy draft on security cameras at UCLA included language on using facial recognition software in order to identify individuals with campus exclusion orders. Read more...
A Closer Look, Campus, News
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February 19, 12:57 am
Event offers students space to heal, focus on well-being after relationships
Letters went down in “flames” in De Neve Plaza on Tuesday to compensate for sparks that didn’t fly on Valentine’s Day. As a part of the Campus Assault Resources and Education’s “Broken.,” a Feb. Read more...
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 19, 12:57 am
CAE to begin renovation aimed to create safe space for students with disabilities
The UCLA Center for Accessible Education will be renovated by the end of spring quarter, with the aim of creating a community space for students with disabilities. Read more...