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May 11, 2021 7:56 p.m.Day in the Life: Ramadan
For many Muslims, celebrating Ramadan felt far from normal this year. From the religious holiday’s importance to their experiences fasting, explore how Muslim Bruins are observing Ramadan – and how the pandemic has affected their typical celebrations.
By Jessica Wong, Madina Safdari, and Maddie Rausa
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May 6, 2021 8:58 p.m.Students reflect on Ramadan, connection within Muslim community during pandemic
This post was updated May 7 at 9:25 a.m.
In 2020, Hamza Mirza watched his younger cousin grow up over Zoom iftars, the nightly meal Muslims eat to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
By Maddie Rausa and Madina Safdari
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Feb. 11, 2021 4:07 p.m.Climate Change: “A Global Effort”
Neglecting action against climate change can be emotionally and physically tolling for many. UCLA students and professors pursuing climate research offer a glimmer of hope amid the dire effects of climate change.
By Jessica Wong and Madina Safdari
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Feb. 11, 2021 1:08 p.m.Environmental science students, faculty continue work despite mental toll
Daniel Blumstein feels like he has been shouting into a void his entire career as an environmental scientist.
The professor of ecology and evolutionary biology coauthored a paper in January that examined the status of pressing environmental issues.
By Madina Safdari
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Jan. 8, 2021 12:58 p.m.UCLA Health personnel continue to exercise caution after receiving vaccine
Emergency physician Kimon Ioannides won’t hold a party with his colleagues despite receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Although COVID-19 vaccines arrived at UCLA Health, some health care workers at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, like Ioannides, remain cautious.
By Anya Sastrena, Megan McCallister, and Madina Safdari
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Jan. 7, 2021 2:27 p.m.UCLA students share their reactions to riots, violence at US Capitol
This article was updated Jan. 10 at 4:42 p.m.
News of riots at the U.S. Capitol distracted Vedant Sathye from his classes Wednesday.
Sathye, a third-year computer science student, said he tried to multitask, swapping back-and-forth between his lectures and watching the news.
By Madina Safdari and Elana Luo
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