UCLA Planetarium hosts virtual show, plans for in-person relaunch

Graduate student volunteers at the UCLA Planetarium hope for a swift return to in-person shows as they kick off the school year with their first virtual show since March.

Prospect of in-person fall quarter met with mixed feelings among students, staff

UCLA students and faculty share their anxiety and excitement as they prepare for the transition back to in-person instruction.
Both incoming and returning students anticipate coming back to campus; however, some feel concerned about acclimating socially after more than a year of social distancing.

By Keya Jonnalagadda

California

April 22, 2021 7:39 p.m.

Increased COVID-19 vaccine accessibility brings hope to address health disparities

UCLA professors and students are optimistic about the increased vaccination rates in Los Angeles County, but think minority groups have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Keya Jonnalagadda

California

March 12, 2021 1:49 p.m.

Recovering from COVID-19 looks different for many students who had the disease

Some UCLA students said they experienced fatigue and struggled with a lack of motivation while isolating and recovering from COVID-19.
Facing the symptoms and isolation of COVID-19 was a shocking experience for Terran Cole, a fourth-year biochemistry student who contracted the virus in January.