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William Bleveans: Surplus of Bruin alert programs creates confusion, wastes resources

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Conventional wisdom holds that smartphone apps make our lives easier. But a confusing glut of apps and digital programs designed to enhance safety at UCLA has done the exact opposite.

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William Bleveans: Surplus of Bruin alert programs creates confusion, wastes resources

By William Bleveans

Oct. 26, 2017 1:01 a.m.