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Dec. 4, 2023 8:39 p.m.Anthropology Fiat Lux seminar explores social impact of folk music
For many, listening to folk music is a fun pastime or interest. However, for distinguished professor of anthropology Paul Kroskrity, the songs have far more meaning when it comes to social movements.
By Catherine Hamilton
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Nov. 29, 2023 9:26 p.m.Students for Justice in Palestine hosts ‘die-in’ to honor victims of Gaza violence
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 9:29 p.m.
Nearly 100 students and community members gathered Wednesday for a “die-in” and demonstration to recognize Palestinian lives lost in recent violence in Gaza.
By Anna Dai-Liu and Catherine Hamilton
Campus
Nov. 20, 2023 4:36 p.m.USAC Recap – Nov. 14
This post was updated Dec. 5 at 11:07 a.m.
The Undergraduate Students Association Council held its second meeting of November on Tuesday.
USAC is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA.
By Catherine Hamilton
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Nov. 19, 2023 9:13 p.m.Jewish students express concern over antisemitism on UCLA campus
Since Oct. 7, Jewish student Gabby – who was granted partial anonymity for safety reasons – said she has not felt safe on campus.
“I myself have been bullied and harassed online,” she said.
By Dylan Winward and Catherine Hamilton
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Nov. 19, 2023 9:10 p.m.Students voice worries over Islamophobia on UCLA campus
The keffiyeh – an Arab headscarf – has historically been a symbol of Palestinian liberation, but since Oct. 7, some students said it has made them and others a target for rising Islamophobia.
By Dylan Winward and Catherine Hamilton
Campus
Nov. 17, 2023 7:35 a.m.Multiple town halls discuss UCLA’s search for new chancellor
Members of the UCLA community attended virtual town halls separated by faculty, staff, students and alumni to discuss the search for UCLA’s next chancellor Nov. 8.
By Sharla Steinman, Catherine Hamilton, and Alexandra Kaiser
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Nov. 9, 2023 6:26 p.m.Campus, local organizations host ‘Shut It Down for Palestine’ protest at UCLA
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 9:50p.m.
Over 100 people gathered in Bruin Plaza on Thursday for a demonstration in support of Palestine.
The event, which began at noon, was hosted by Students for Socialism at UCLA, alongside other Southern California organizations, such as Students for Justice in Palestine at Irvine Valley College and the Los Angeles chapter of the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism Coalition.
By Dylan Winward and Catherine Hamilton
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Nov. 8, 2023 6:51 p.m.Students for Justice in Palestine, UC Divest host rally in support of Palestine
Editor’s note: This post was updated to retroactively provide anonymity to a source out of concern for their safety.
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 9:55p.m.
By Dylan Winward and Catherine Hamilton
Arts
Nov. 8, 2023 6:14 p.m.SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal with studios to end historic strike
This post was updated Nov. 12 at 7:50 p.m.
SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with major studios Wednesday afternoon.
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is the largest labor union that represents and advocates for performers and broadcasters, promoting the rights and safety of 160,000 members.
By Catherine Hamilton
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Nov. 7, 2023 8:44 p.m.Jewish organizations at UCLA host rally to call for release of Israeli hostages
This post was updated Nov. 7 at 11:12 p.m.
Around 200 people gathered in Wilson Plaza on Tuesday to call for the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas exactly one month ago.
By Dylan Winward and Catherine Hamilton
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