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...
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Higher Education, National, News
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February 19, 12:51 am
Professors discuss potential impacts of proposed federal budget cuts
President Donald Trump proposed a budget cut for the Department of Education, which, if passed, could underfund students’ financial aid. The budget has yet to be passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate. (Courtesy of Tanmay Shankar)
By Olivia Tran
Major federal cuts to education funding would hurt the University of California, but they are not likely to happen, UCLA professors said. President Donald Trump’s administration proposed cuts to the funding for the Department of Education in its budget for the 2021 fiscal year, which was released Feb.
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...
Los Angeles, News, Transportation, Westwood
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February 18, 3:40 pm
NWWNC proposes plan to get rid of required parking minimums in North Village
A local neighborhood council committee is calling for the removal of required parking minimums from North Westwood Village zoning regulations. Parking minimums are requirements for a certain number of parking spaces based on the number of residents or guests expected by the developer. Read more...
Campus, News
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February 18, 12:33 pm
Senior dean of College of Letters and Science to step down after 4-year term
The senior dean of the UCLA College of Letters and Sciences will be stepping down this June after four years at the head of the College. Patricia Turner, a world arts and cultures and African American Studies professor, will step down as dean and vice provost of the Division of Undergraduate Education and senior dean of the College on June 30, 2020, according to an email sent by Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter to UCLA College faculty and staff. Read more...
National, News
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February 18, 12:45 am
Supreme Court public charge ruling draws opposition from members of UCLA community
UCLA professors said a new United States Supreme Court ruling could hurt both undocumented and documented immigrants by making them choose between citizenship and basic needs. Read more...
Crime, Los Angeles, News, Transportation
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February 18, 12:42 am
LA Metro cuts down crime on its bus, rail systems by 17% in past 5 years
Crime on the Los Angeles Metro system dropped about 17% from 2015 to 2019. Metro released crime figures for its bus and rail systems Friday. It found that in the LA system, serious crimes such as robbery and assault fell nearly 23%, while less serious crimes fell about 11%, according to a Metro press release. Read more...
