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May 16, 2024 10:20 p.m.
Ying-Ying Meng, the former director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, died April 11. She was 68. (Courtesy of Mike Fricano/UCLA Center for Health Policy Research)
Ying-Ying Meng, the former director of research at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, died April 11. She was 68.
Meng, who began working at the center in 2000, also served as a senior research scientist and the co-director of the CHPR’s Chronic Disease Program.
By Reese Dahlgren
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May 15, 2024 7:21 p.m.This post was updated May 17 at 3:09 p.m.
United Auto Workers Local 4811 announced Wednesday that its membership voted to authorize a strike if its leadership deems it necessary – calling on its UC Santa Cruz membership Friday to “stand up” as the first campus to strike Monday.
By Matthew Royer
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May 14, 2024 8:58 p.m.How law enforcement mishandled encampment sweep at UCLA, according to experts
This post was updated May 14 at 11:41 p.m.
Experts on policing and civil rights law condemned law enforcement’s use of force during the police-led sweep of the Palestine solidarity encampment and its subsequent arrest of pro-Palestine protesters.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
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May 14, 2024 8:26 p.m.Medics, physicians recall ‘dystopian’ violence of encampment attack and sweep
This post was updated May 14 at 11:29 p.m.
For the Daily Bruin’s full coverage of the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA demonstrations, see here.
By Anna Dai-Liu
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May 12, 2024 6:43 p.m.UCLA teaching assistants remain optimistic despite increasing difficulties
Amid the hustle and bustle of UCLA’s campus, teaching assistant James Johnson wakes up at 5:30 a.m. in preparation for the day ahead of him.
Like many other TAs, Johnson, a graduate student in the philosophy department, spends his mornings navigating the course materials for his sections, thinking about how to supplement the week’s lectures.
By Alina Susu
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May 9, 2024 11:55 p.m.American Indian Student Association hosts 39th annual UCLA Pow Wow
Hundreds of Native Americans and other community members attended the 39th annual UCLA Pow Wow from Saturday to Sunday.
Hosted by the American Indian Student Association and held at the Wallis Annenberg Stadium, the two-day event – which was free to the public – featured music and dances across different Native American cultures.
By Gabrielle Siegel
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May 9, 2024 11:37 p.m.UCLA Academic Senate to decide on censure of, no-confidence vote in Gene Block
Leading UCLA Academic Senate faculty will consider two proposals criticizing Chancellor Gene Block’s leadership during an emergency meeting Friday as he faces scrutiny over UCLA’s handling of the Palestine solidarity encampment.
By Shaanth Kodialam
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May 9, 2024 8:29 p.m.Transfer Bruin Day postponed, moved online following on-campus demonstrations
This post was updated May 9 at 11:52 p.m.
Transfer Bruin Day has been moved online and postponed to an unspecified date later this month following ongoing demonstrations in support of the dismantled Palestine solidarity encampment.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
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May 9, 2024 8:15 p.m.Students with Bruin mothers reflect on navigating college together
Every fall, new Bruins hug their families goodbye and face a daunting four years of navigating friend groups, difficult course loads and newfound independence.
But some navigate their college journeys with an unconventional classmate – their mother.
By Saya Mueller
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