IN THE NEWS:
California
May 6, 2026 1:02 a.m.
Assemblymember Jessica Caloza, who co-authored a bill pushing for a second student regent, sits with students. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)
UC students say they want a voice in University policies – and an amendment to the state constitution could be the way to get it.
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 18 would require the UC Board of Regents to appoint one undergraduate student and one graduate student to serve two-year terms on the board, replacing the current policy that only allows one student regent and student regent-designate.
By Rune Long
Campus
May 5, 2026 11:27 p.m.Students will vote on whether or not to approve a $27 quarterly fee that would fund certain ASUCLA programming during the Undergraduate Students Association Council elections from May 8 to 15.
By Lilly Wellons
Campus
May 5, 2026 3:41 p.m.Parents want say in dean’s review after teacher’s sexual abuse case
This post was updated May 6 at 1:04 a.m.
The dean of UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies oversaw the university’s Early Care and Education program through five years that included funding cuts and the arrest of a teacher for child sexual abuse.
By Maggie Konecky
Campus
May 5, 2026 1:55 p.m.Bruin Bash Referendum benefits, drawbacks weighed by students before USAC election
This post was updated May 5 at 11:40 p.m.
Students will vote on a referendum starting Friday that would raise the quarterly Bruin Bash fee, which has sparked debate over whether the annual welcome week concert is worth the price increase.
By Xasive Espinosa
Campus
May 5, 2026 12:41 p.m.USAC IVP, resource centers urge students to vote yes on Student Success Referendum
This post was updated May 5 at 11:37 p.m.
Students could pay $55 quarterly to fund on-campus diversity centers and initiatives starting next fall if one of the costliest referendums in Undergraduate Students Association Council election history passes.
By Zachary Turcios
Campus
May 4, 2026 9:12 p.m.UCLA mental health advocacy event explores effective policies for youth
This post was updated May 6 at 1:10 a.m.
Advocates called on lawmakers to implement policies funding mental health support for young people during a Friday conference at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center.
By Nicholas Mouchawar
Campus
May 4, 2026 7:21 p.m.ASUCLA Board of Directors recap – April 24
ASUCLA continued a yearlong trend in February and March of underperforming financially, its leader said at an April 24 Board of Directors meeting.
The board, composed of a student majority, has financial oversight over ASUCLA entities, including the Undergraduate Students Association Council, the Graduate Students Association and the ASUCLA Communications Board – which oversees UCLA Student Media.
By Anna Gu
Campus
May 4, 2026 1:25 p.m.LA County Superior Court raises bail to $1.4M for man charged with kidnapping, rape
This post was updated May 6 at 12:54 a.m.
The Los Angeles County Superior Court raised bail to $1.4 million Monday for a man who allegedly kidnapped two UCLA students in March and raped a woman last year.
By Lauren Nguyen and Victor Simoes
A Closer Look
May 4, 2026 9:14 a.m.Q&A: Incoming dean of UCLA Anderson School of Management reflects on plans, future
Gareth James will serve as the new dean of the UCLA Anderson School of Management starting July.
Campus politics editor Natalia Mochernak sat down with James to discuss his background as a statistician and his vision for the school’s future.
By Natalia Mochernak
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