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Nov. 22, 2020 3:04 p.m.Groups for formerly incarcerated students aim to reject stereotypes, offer support
Rodrigo Vazquez wants to change the conversation around formerly incarcerated students.
Vazquez, who is formerly incarcerated, said people should not ask formerly incarcerated students what they did.
By Elana Luo and Kari Lau
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Nov. 7, 2020 2:38 p.m.Students express relief in wake of Joe Biden’s victory in presidential election
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 8:08 p.m.
For some UCLA students, the news of a Joe Biden presidency is a sigh of relief.
Former Vice President Biden won the 2020 presidential election and is now the president-elect, according to the Associated Press.
By Kari Lau and Bernard Mendez
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Nov. 5, 2020 11:50 p.m.Student Hans Bodvarsson remembered for energetic spirit, positive outlook on life
Hans Bodvarsson lit up every room he stepped in.
Hans, a first-year cognitive science student, died in Westwood on Oct. 24. Hans is remembered by his family and friends for his love for friends and life.
By Kari Lau
Los Angeles
Nov. 4, 2020 2:40 a.m.Protests emerge throughout Los Angeles County on Election Day
Multiple protests broke out across Los Angeles on Election Day, both for and against President Donald Trump.
Protests included a pro-Trump rally in Beverly Hills and an anti-Trump protest in Downtown LA.
By Saumya Gupta, Elizabeth Sherwood, Kari Lau, and Shruti Iyer
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Oct. 28, 2020 4:24 p.m.Students in on-campus housing express concerns amid COVID-19 outbreak on the Hill
This post was updated Oct. 28 at 4:58 p.m.
A COVID-19 outbreak in an on-campus residential building caused a variety of concerns for some of its residents, including an increased risk of COVID-19 and potential further restrictions on their movement.
By Kari Lau
Campus
Sept. 22, 2020 1:49 p.m.State audit finds 64 students inappropriately admitted to UC between 2013 and 2019
This post was updated Sept. 22 at 2:06 p.m.
The University of California admitted at least 64 unqualified students between 2013 and 2019 based on donations or family connections, including four applicants admitted to UCLA as student-athletes, according to a state audit released Tuesday.
By Genesis Qu, Kari Lau, and Bernard Mendez
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Aug. 27, 2020 6:32 p.m.Lily Shaw’s inclusive, inspirational leadership leaves lasting impact on community
Lily Shaw was going to change the world.
“Everyone that knew Lily knew she was going to change the world, because she had the power, knowledge and drive to do it,” said Andy Mansur, Shaw’s close friend and a third-year psychology student.
By Kari Lau
Campus
Aug. 21, 2020 3:06 p.m.UCLA to switch to remote-only instruction for fall, further reduce on-campus housing
UCLA will transition to all remote instruction except for essential in-person classes for the fall and reduce the number of students permitted in on-campus housing.
The decision follows recent directives from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health that restricted campus activities to minimum operations and limited on-campus housing eligibility to students with no alternative options, said Emily Carter, the executive vice chancellor and provost in an emailed statement to students.
By Kari Lau and Genesis Qu
Academics
Aug. 3, 2020 12:06 p.m.UCLA to decrease amount of in-person classes offered fall 2020, revising June plans
UCLA decreased the amount of in-person courses for fall quarter because of an increase in COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles, according to an announcement by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Emily Carter.
UCLA will now offer about 8% of courses in person or as a hybrid in the fall, which includes some lab, studio and clinical classes, according to the announcement.
By Kari Lau
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